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Couple arrested after domestic dispute

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Monday, December 28. 2009

A man and his girlfriend were arrested after a drunken argument turned physical. Paula J. Cote, 55, of 1507 Union Court in Auburn, called police after her boyfriend, Steven Scott Barstow, 47, also of 1507 Union Court, struck her during a confrontation. When police arrived at the residence, they noticed both parties appeared intoxicated. Barstow ... [Full Story »]

Fred's store donates to public safety

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Sunday, December 27. 2009

Fred's Store in Winder recently presented the Winder Fire Department and the Winder Police Department with a check for $214.50 each. The store holds an annual drive to benefit public safety.

‘Empty Stocking Toy Drive’ a success

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Saturday, December 26. 2009

For the past several weeks, firefighters with Barrow County Emergency Services and members of the Barrow County Community Emergency Response Team have been collecting toys to help the Holiday Connection. “The firefighters and CERT members were out in the cold and rain receiving donations for the last two weeks,” said Barrow County Fire and ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: On the brink of the health care reform

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Saturday, December 26. 2009

Damned if we do, damned if we don't. That was the word out of Washington last week as President Obama said failure to pass health care reform would bankrupt the country while opponents said passing it would do likewise. While it is hard to believe that the passage of a nearly one trillion dollar health care package will somehow rescue the ... [Full Story »]

Gaming systems, televisions stolen in burglaries

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Friday, December 25. 2009

Winder Police are currently investigating three burglaries in which the thieves stole gaming systems and other electronics. On Dec. 15, burglars used a rock to break the glass out of the back door of a Second Street residence. The thieves stole an Xbox 360 and a PS3 from the home. The intruders also rummaged through drawers and closets in two ... [Full Story »]

Dorsey graduates from FBI academy

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Friday, December 25. 2009

Captain Dennis Dorsey recently became the first member of the Winder Police Department to attend and graduate from the FBI National Academy. Chief Stanley Rodgers described Dorsey’s Dec. 11 graduation as a great day for both the City of Winder and the Winder Police Department. “He has joined the elite of the law enforcement community who ... [Full Story »]

Suspect flees, abandons vehicle

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Thursday, December 24. 2009

A wanted man eluded police, but lost his vehicle in the process. An officer on patrol noticed a green Chrysler Sebring convertible with a tan top traveling west on May Street. According to the report, the officer had information from a reliable source indicating that a suspect wanted for a parole violation was inside the vehicle. The officer ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Christmas this year in the Pabis household

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Thursday, December 24. 2009

Three is the magical age. For the first time, my three-year-old can anticipate Christmas. He announces “Chwissmiss decorations!” every time we drive by our neighbors’ festive houses. He has a little tree with lights in his bedroom, and our nighttime ritual is to sit in the dark and say all the colors of the lights. He knows that “Santa ... [Full Story »]

Cigarettes stolen from Carl Superette

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Thursday, December 24. 2009

Police are searching for two thieves with a serious nicotine craving. Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Carl Superette on Atlanta Highway in reference to an alarm call. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered an open door. During a sweep of the building, deputies noticed several packs of cigarettes scattered across the ... [Full Story »]

Firefighter injured while battling fire

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Wednesday, December 23. 2009

A Barrow County firefighter suffered minor injuries during a Dec. 19 structure fire in the 700 block of Highway 211. The firefighter was injured when he fell through a portion of the front porch. He was transported by Med 1 to an area hospital where he was later released. Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services public information officer Lt. ... [Full Story »]

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