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BOE selects Creel as superintendent

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Wednesday, February 24. 2010

The search for a new superintendent came to an end Tuesday night as the Barrow County Board of Education unanimously tapped Wanda Creel to direct the system. Creel, an associate superintendent from the Houston County School District, will replace long-time superintendent Ron Saunders, who has announced his retirement. Saunders has agreed to ... [Full Story »]

Sentences issued in Superior Court Feb. 4 - 11

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Wednesday, February 24. 2010

The Barrow County Superior Court recently sentenced the following people. Those charged and their sentences are listed below. Charges listed as nolle prosequi are those in which the prosecutor or plaintiff indicated they would not proceed with the case. In criminal cases, a disposition of nolle prosequi may be entered when evidence proves ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Be on the lookout for invasive plants

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Wednesday, February 24. 2010

An invasive species is one that is introduced either by accident or on purpose to an area where it hasn’t been in the past. At first, the species may go unnoticed. But if a population is allowed to grow, it can dominate native species and cause major health problems for the ecosystem. Examples of non–native, invasive species include kudzu, ... [Full Story »]

Soon to be ex-wife threatens husband

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Tuesday, February 23. 2010

An Auburn man called police after his soon to be ex-wife threatened to “kick his ass.” The threat came on the heels of a Feb. 10 argument in which the man learned that the two-year-old girl he had been raising as his own was not his child. There were no witnesses to the incident and the threat was not recorded. The man said he did not wish ... [Full Story »]

GTC project nears completion

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Tuesday, February 23. 2010

After months of construction, work on a new power transmission line connecting Gwinnett and Barrow counties will soon be finished. Georgia Transmission Corporation (GTC) is building the 230 kilovolt line to connect the Jim Moore Road substation in Dacula to the Sharon Church substation located near Highway 211 and Highway 124 in Barrow County. ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Time to replace some local leaders

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Tuesday, February 23. 2010

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” Leonardo DaVinci Enough of the shenanigans from local government and school system officials! It’s time for a return to ethics, reason, accountability and personal responsibility, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning. Let’s start with Barrow ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Creating jobs without a stimulus

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Monday, February 22. 2010

After more than two years of recession, is there finally light at the end of the tunnel? That is what the Obama administration, and everyone else for that matter, hopes. In his economic report to Congress, the President predicted that an average of 95,000 jobs will be added each month this year and 190,000 a month in 2011. However, even with ... [Full Story »]

Request for weed leads to dispute

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Monday, February 22. 2010

A Winder woman was arrested after allegedly fighting with her two sisters regarding the purchase of some marijuana. According to the report, Tynesha Thurmond, 27, of 126 Capital Avenue, and her boyfriend Antonio Stillwell arrived home around 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 6 after an evening of drinking. One of Thurmond’s sisters admitted asking Stillwell ... [Full Story »]

Another candidate in race for state senate seat

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Monday, February 22. 2010

Saying “enough is enough,” Oglethorpe County resident Doug Bower, 62, has announced his plans to seek the 47th District State Senate seat now held by Ralph Hudgens. Hudgens, who will run for state insurance commissioner, is not seeking re-election. Bower joins former Braselton mayor Pat Graham, Hoschton businessman Kelley Gary and Winder ... [Full Story »]

Uncle arrested after altercation with niece

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Sunday, February 21. 2010

An Auburn man was arrested after raising his hand as if to strike his 17-year-old niece. Joseph Scott Womack, 36, of 1577 Cronic Town Road in Auburn, was charged with simple battery and simple assault after a Feb. 9 altercation in the Ingles parking lot on Atlanta Highway. The victim said she and Womack were arguing when Womack slapped her in ... [Full Story »]

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