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COLUMN: Voting for change

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Monday, November 16. 2009

Since the November 3 elections, political analysts have been hard at work trying to decipher just exactly what the results mean. In several big races, including the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, the Republican candidates scored major victories against Democrats. Republicans seem greatly encouraged by the outcome claiming the ... [Full Story »]

Preservation society to meet Nov. 17

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Sunday, November 15. 2009

The next meeting of the Barrow Preservation Society is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss upcoming projects designed to increase awareness of the society and its mission. The Barrow Preservation Society will focus on protecting historic resources throughout Barrow County. The society aims to raise ... [Full Story »]

Live fire training scheduled near Station 2

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Sunday, November 15. 2009

Firefighters with Barrow County Emergency Services and the City of Winder Fire Department will conduct live fire training on Nov. 17 through Nov. 19 at Winder Station No. 2. “This is another opportunity where our firefighters can come together and train side by side,” said Barrow County training officer Capt. Bryan Bullock. “As we ... [Full Story »]

Winder Police investigate burglaries

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Sunday, November 15. 2009

Winder Police are investigating a string of burglaries which occurred during the past week. Police were dispatched to Larry’s Easy Pay on East Candler Street on November 3 after a citizen reported a broken window at the business. Responding officers entered the business and discovered a broken display case which had contained guns. The ... [Full Story »]

Smith farm mediation set for Nov. 18

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Sunday, November 15. 2009

In September 2007, the Barrow County Board of Commissioners voted to condemn 16 acres of Jimmy and Elaine Smith’s farm in order to install an instrument landing system (ILS) at the Barrow County airport. Over two years later, the ILS system has yet to be installed and the Smiths are still at odds with the county. The Smiths’ son, Chris ... [Full Story »]

Man falls for Craigslist scam

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Sunday, November 15. 2009

A Winder man called the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office to report the theft of a PSP gaming system and accessories. The man had recently advertised the items for sale on Craigslist. After a Nigerian man offered to buy the items, the Winder man shipped the game system to Nigeria before waiting for payment to clear his PayPal account. The ... [Full Story »]

D.A. dealing with system overload

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Saturday, November 14. 2009

Like many other government agencies, the District Attorney’s office has suffered from recent budget shortfalls. District Attorney Brad Smith said most of his funding goes to personnel costs, so the budget restraints have been particularly difficult. Due to the current hiring freeze, Smith is short three employees in the Barrow County office ... [Full Story »]

New details emerge regarding teacher resignation; death threats made toward school officials

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Friday, November 13. 2009

Documents released by the Barrow County School district contradict several claims made by former Apalachee High School teacher Ashley Payne in her lawsuit against the school system. The lawsuit, which is garnering international media attention, has generated both hate mail and death threats directed towards school officials. Payne resigned ... [Full Story »]

Winder duo arrested for marijuana

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Friday, November 13. 2009

A recent undercover drug operation by Winder Police led to the arrests of two subjects for possession of marijuana. Jasmine Ruth Bridgeman, age 17, and Robert James Gregory, age 28, both of 256 Springdale Drive in Winder were arrested after police executed a search warrant at their residence and discovered over $600 worth of marijuana. Police ... [Full Story »]

Man arrested for vigilante activities

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Friday, November 13. 2009

A Winder man called the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office last week after being assaulted at his home. According to the report, the victim allowed Kenneth Ryan Lee, age 48, of 1845 Schafer Street in Dyersberg, Tenn. to enter his home accompanied by Lee’s girlfriend. The girlfriend asked to use the restroom leaving Lee and the victim alone. ... [Full Story »]

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