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Man angry about mother’s girlfriend

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Tuesday, November 10. 2009

A Winder woman called police after a fight with her son over money. According to the report, the woman said one of her sons had received a settlement check and she used the money to buy a new vehicle. Another son became upset because the mother was allowing her girlfriend to use the vehicle as her own. The mother said her son “got into her ... [Full Story »]

Attorney to conduct Barrow's internal investigation

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Monday, November 9. 2009

A Cartersville attorney will conduct Barrow County’s internal investigation into claims by HR Director Norma Jean Brown that someone in a position of power within the county government has violated county, state and federal employment statutes. David G. Archer of Archer & Lovell, P.C. will be paid $250 per hour to “investigate ... [Full Story »]

Attempt to repossess vehicle fails

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Monday, November 9. 2009

A repo man called the sheriff’s office last week after being threatened by a property owner. The man was attempting to execute a repossession order from Title Max for a vehicle located at a Foxdale Road address. The repo man told police that the vehicle owner had told the lender they could repossess the vehicle “if they could find it.” ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: The miracle of “Obama Money”

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Monday, November 9. 2009

A few weeks ago, there was a near-riot in Detroit as thousands of citizens lined up to get “Obama money.” By city estimates, 65,000 poor and homeless people descended on Detroit’s Cabo Center after rumors circulated that the government would be dispersing $3,000 stimulus checks. In actuality, the government was handing out applications to ... [Full Story »]

Tools, lawn equipment stolen from vehicle

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Sunday, November 8. 2009

An Auburn man called police after discovering multiple items had been stolen from his truck and his trailer. The man parked his vehicle and the trailer at his residence on Carter Road on the night of October 27. The following morning, the man found that his truck tool box and trailer had been opened. There was visible damage to the trailer lock ... [Full Story »]

WPD investigating rash of car break-ins

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Saturday, November 7. 2009

Winder Police continue to investigate an “overwhelming” number of car break-ins within the city limits according to Det. Sgt. Rachel Love. Last week, thefts from autos were reported on King Street and Second Street. On November 2, five incidents of entering auto were reported on Pine Shadow Lane. In at least four of the five cases, the car ... [Full Story »]

Woman arrested after threatening child

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Friday, November 6. 2009

An Auburn woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly threatening to kill her 14-year-old daughter. A concerned neighbor notified police after receiving a letter in which the girl stated that she had been locked in her room and was afraid her mother was going to kill her. The girl had asked in the letter that the neighbor notify police. After ... [Full Story »]

Man attacked over $5 debt

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Friday, November 6. 2009

A Winder man was attacked by two men last week after he was unable to repay a debt. The victim said Phillip Clifford Wells Jr., age 37, of 411 Tanners Bridge Circle in Bethlehem, came to his house demanding repayment of a $5 debt. Since the victim had no money, he asked Wells to leave. When Wells acted as if he wanted to fight, the victim ... [Full Story »]

Teenager arrested after violent tantrum

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Thursday, November 5. 2009

An Auburn woman called police when her 17-year-old son became enraged during a disagreement. The woman said she turned off her son’s cell phone when he attempted to call his girlfriend’s mother. The son, David Paul Richards, age 17 of 269 Appalachee Church Road became angry, walked downstairs and threw his dinner against a wall. According ... [Full Story »]

Racist comment sparked actions

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Wednesday, November 4. 2009

Is there a climate of racism inside Barrow County’s government? Two months ago, Human Resources Director Norma Jean Brown didn’t think so. But in the last three weeks, Brown has come to a different conclusion on the matter. Two weeks ago, she became so concerned that she took serious allegations of race, gender and wage-hour violations to ... [Full Story »]

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