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Sentences issued in Superior Court April 12-15

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Wednesday, April 28. 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: Mr. Fix-It Builds a Deck

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Wednesday, April 28. 2010

One night a couple of weeks ago, Spring arrived around Midnight and lasted til about 8:30 the next morning. That afternoon, the temps rose to 80+ and, for the next two-and-a-half weeks, we had June in early April – long enough to put away the winter clothes, heavy comforters, and flannel sheets, break out the tee-shirts, shorts and ... [Full Story »]

Winder Police seek robbery suspect

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Tuesday, April 27. 2010

Winder Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect from a Tuesday morning robbery. The suspect, a black male, entered the lobby of the Best Western located at 177 West Athens Street at approximately 6 a.m. on April 27 and brandished a handgun. The suspect in the Best Western robbery fled the scene in a gold Ford Taurus ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: CRCT pep rally good for students

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Tuesday, April 27. 2010

This past Friday, I had the pleasure of attending Yargo Elementary School's CRCT Pep Rally. My original plan was to visit beforehand to help hang signs and get ready; however, when I walked into the school, I was amazed. I was the first class to graduate Yargo from kindergarten to fifth grade and our motivation was mostly a white poster board ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Concerned by WPD and BCSO actions

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Tuesday, April 27. 2010

Dear Editor: Two days ago, I read an article on the Winder Police Department and the Barrow County Sheriff's Office victimizing innocent citizens, looking for Quincy Smith. I fully understand the fact that they lived on the same street as this "very bad man" (as one officer labeled him), but the other two addresses were not listed on any of the ... [Full Story »]

Peoples Bank VP attends signing ceremony

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Tuesday, April 27. 2010

Kenny Lumpkin, executive vice president of lending for The Peoples Bank recently attended a signing ceremony in which Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue proclaimed April 2010 as “Community Banking Month.” Lumpkin serves as first vice chair for the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) Leadership Division. For 17 years, bankers have used ... [Full Story »]

Would-be gangsters reconsider theft

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Tuesday, April 27. 2010

Five self professed gangsters decided to abandon a carjacking attempt after the intended victim brandished a gun. A Winder man said he was traveling on Fifth Avenue near Midland Avenue when his vehicle was surrounded by five black males, two of whom were riding bicycles. According to the victim, the males identified themselves as members of the ... [Full Story »]

Carl debates council member pay

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Tuesday, April 27. 2010

Carl is in talks to begin paying the mayor and council members only if they show up for monthly and called meetings. As it stands now, they are paid regardless. Mayor David Brock raised the point at the town’s meeting Thursday night, but did not say if it was due to any certain members missing repeated meetings. Council member Rebecca Knight ... [Full Story »]

Auburn Police nab robbers

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Monday, April 26. 2010

Three Auburn men were charged with robbery and battery after attacking a Winder man at a Quail Valley Road location. The victim said he was visiting with friends when he was attacked from behind by four men. According to the victim, the robbers stole over $100 in cash, a Metro PCS cell phone and the key to his house. The victim was able to ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Running VAT up the flagpole

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Monday, April 26. 2010

Last week, Sen. John McCain ran the value added tax up the Senate flagpole hoping no one would dare to salute. The good news – only 13 did. The bad news – that and $4 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks. I do not find the Senate resolution opposing the VAT even remotely reassuring. After all, this is the same Senate that pushed ... [Full Story »]

Entries from April 2010