News from BarrowJournal - Topics from March, 2010

Son burns rubber, loses car

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Tuesday, March 30. 2010
An Auburn man decided to teach his son a lesson after the 23-year-old peeled out of the driveway on the way to court. The father went to the courthouse and took the vehicle, leaving his son without a ride back to their Glen Terrace home. The father said he took the vehicle because of the way his son had driven it. Later that day, the son walked ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Issues with census process

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, March 30. 2010
Dear Editor: The March 17th edition of the Barrow Journal included an article advising us that the census forms are on the way. The article reminds us that the census is used to determine Congressional representation and is also used to redraw state and local legislative boundaries. The notice that I received warning me that my census form was ... [Full Story »] 

Winder Barrow classes of ’65 and ’75 planning reunions

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, March 30. 2010
The Winder Barrow High School class of 1965 will hold its 45 year reunion on Saturday, May 22, at Trumps on Milledge in Athens. Acitivites will kick off at 6:30 p.m. with a social hour. A buffet will be served at 7:30 and music will begin at 8:30. Cost will be $50 / person which must be paid no later than April 9. Checks payable to W-B Class of ... [Full Story »] 

Carl alcohol ordinance now in effect

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, March 30. 2010
BY KATIE HUSTON Carl approved its alcohol ordinance, hoping to bring in new businesses and increase revenue in the small town. Discussion has been ongoing since November and the town’s considered the ordinance of surrounding areas in developing its own. Outlined in the ordinance is that there will be no sports bars or dive bars – businesses ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: The process matters

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BarrowJournal
Monday, March 29. 2010
The debate over health care reform has been a long, ugly divisive battle – and it is not over yet. In the past few months, the American public has seen the legislative process laid bare in an unprecedented manner. Yes, we all know that deal brokering is a long standing practice in Congress. The difference this time is that the sweetheart ... [Full Story »] 

Newly purchased car reported as stolen

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BarrowJournal
Monday, March 29. 2010
A Bethlehem man received some unpleasant news when he attempted to register his newly purchased vehicle. While processing the man’s registration, an employee of the Barrow County Tag Office discovered the vehicle was listed as stolen in the Georgia Crime Information Center database. A Winder police officer and a Barrow County Sheriff’s ... [Full Story »] 

'An Evening with the King' set for April 17

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BarrowJournal
Monday, March 29. 2010
A concert to remember “An Evening with the King” featuring Elvis tribute artist Damon Hendrix with The Lonely Street Band on Saturday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Barrow County Leisure Services Center located at 175 Second St. in Winder. Tickets are $15 each. Reserved seating. For tickets call 770-307-3994 or 404-583-5300.

Statham receives $25,000 for water quality

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BarrowJournal
Monday, March 29. 2010
BY KATIE HUSTON Statham was awarded $25,000 to go toward helping to improve the city’s water quality. The grant, a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), will help provide solar-powered circulators for the water reservoir. A solar-powered circulator is an environmental approach used to improve water quality. They may be used in wastewater ... [Full Story »] 

Peoples Bank struggling

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Monday, March 29. 2010
The nation’s banking crisis has reached Winder’s venerable Peoples Bank, which is working to comply with a consent order issued three months ago by federal regulators. Founded 84 years ago by the late Charles Maddox, then managed for decades by his son, Charles Maddox Jr., the bank is being navigated through the current economic crisis by ... [Full Story »] 

Peoples Bank fighting off hard times

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BarrowJournal
Monday, March 29. 2010
The nation’s banking crisis has reached Winder’s venerable Peoples Bank, which is working to comply with a consent order issued three months ago by federal regulators. Founded 84 years ago by the late Charles Maddox, then managed for decades by his son, Charles Maddox Jr., the bank is being navigated through the current economic crisis by ... [Full Story »] 
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