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Obama supporter angered over rude gesture

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Saturday, July 10. 2010

An Obama supporter contacted authorities after a man “shot him a bird.” The victim said the harassment began a year ago while he still had an Obama campaign sign in his yard. The Obama supporter said a man, who he identified by name and address, would routinely drive by and “flip him a bird” as he passed. Eventually, the man quit making ... [Full Story »]

Candidate forum set for July 12

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Saturday, July 10. 2010

The Barrow County Republican Party continues its series of candidate forums on Monday, July 12 at Bramlett Elementary School. State Senate District 47 candidates, county commission district 4 and 6 candidates, school board district 4 and 7 candidates are scheduled to attend. Gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal and attorney general candidate Max ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: A shout-out to the Statham Library

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Saturday, July 10. 2010

Why do I spend most of the winter cooped up inside waiting for warmer weather only to get to summer and spend most of my time cooped up inside because it’s too hot, too humid and there are too many mosquitoes? When you are the mother of little ones, the weather can surely put a damper on the needs of children and your sanity. Thankfully there ... [Full Story »]

Auburn uses history in celebrating July 4

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Saturday, July 10. 2010

Some 234 years ago, one of America’s founding fathers wrote in a letter to his wife that he believed future generations would have an “anniversary festival” to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams told Abigail that he envisioned the “day of deliverance” being celebrated with “pomp and parade, with ... [Full Story »]

Man threatens to blow up car

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Friday, July 9. 2010

A Florida man was arrested on multiple charges after a violent domestic dispute with his girlfriend. Deputies were called to a Loganville Highway address by a woman who said her boyfriend had beaten her and was refusing to give her the keys to her car. The woman said she did not want to press charges, she just wanted to leave with her juvenile ... [Full Story »]

Hundreds take advantage of early voting

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Friday, July 9. 2010

Since early voting began on June 7, hundreds of people have cast their ballots for the July 20 primary according to Barrow County elections supervisor Katie Ferm. As of June 30, 463 people had voted, Ferm said. Voting is currently underway Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Barrow County Elections Office located at 233 E. Broad ... [Full Story »]

Winder officials set for round two

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Friday, July 9. 2010

Winder’s mayor and city council will meet next week for the first time since calling a temporary truce in the battle over who wields the power in the city government. At a third contentious meeting June 15, Mayor Chip Thompson successfully fought back an attempt to limit his spending power, but he did agree to provide more information about ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Abuse is why people don’t trust government

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Friday, July 9. 2010

PEOPLE are disgusted with government and a recent story in the AJC points out why. Michele Bonner, who headed up the state-owned Brasstown Valley Resort, was apparently very fond of spending taxpayer money on herself. In addition to building a $2.6 million spa suite at the resort, a project that was $2 million over budget, Bonner ran up dinner ... [Full Story »]

Carl, Statham recertified as ‘Cities of Ethics’

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Thursday, July 8. 2010

Carl and Statham were among the 21 Georgia cities recently recertified as “Cities of Ethics” by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA). Statewide, 216 cities have earned this designation. The City of Ethics program was developed in 1999. The purpose of the program is to encourage cities to adopt and adhere to a set of key ethical ... [Full Story »]

Party ends in numerous arrests, citations

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Thursday, July 8. 2010

A large gathering came to an unpleasant end for several underage partygoers. Winder police were called to an Aberdeen Way home after a caller advised that minors were drinking at a party. When police arrived, several of the partygoers fled the scene, but authorities were able to detain 31 subjects. Officers at the scene noticed dozens of empty ... [Full Story »]

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