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Coley, Ginn to make guest appearances on local radio shows

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Thursday, July 29. 2010

State Senate 47 candidates Shane Coley and Frank Ginn have been invited to participate in two radio broadcast interviews in advance of the August 10 Republican runoff. The first set of interviews, scheduled to air on WJJC’s (1270 AM) Straight Talk with Ron Johnson , will be held August 3 at 8 a.m. Coley has confirmed that he will participate. ... [Full Story »]

Buses routes reorganized, RIFs and layoffs take place

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Thursday, July 29. 2010

Days before the new transportation director for Barrow County Schools came on board Tuesday, four bus drivers and three bus monitors were laid off in a cost-saving consolidation of bus routes. “We are looking for ways to be more efficient, and we’ve done that in the bus routing system,” said Jake Grant, assistant superintendent for ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Barnes comeback picks up steam

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Thursday, July 29. 2010

There were many story lines from last week’s primary. One could look at the pathetic voter turnout as a major story line. However, how many of us that really follow elections were really surprised by this? There seemed to be some shock from various “experts” that more people voted in the Republican primary than the Democratic one in ... [Full Story »]

Suicide investigated by Winder Police

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Wednesday, July 28. 2010

Winder Police are currently investigating the death of a 59-year-old white male whose body was discovered this morning on the property of Barrow Regional Medical Center. The man, whose name has not yet been released pending notification of kin, died as a result of a single gunshot wound to the head. A gun was found next to the body. Police were ... [Full Story »]

Budget fiasco, Clement resignation in this week's Barrow Journal

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Wednesday, July 28. 2010

A spending plan for fiscal year 2011 that was cobbled together over the past week by the Barrow County Board of Commissioners came unraveled Tuesday night when the county’s new CFO announced that incorrect figures had been provided by her department at a budget session the previous day. Also Tuesday night, BOC chairman Danny Yearwood ... [Full Story »]

Auburn considering reservoir project

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Wednesday, July 28. 2010

In an effort to ensure a ready supply of drinking water at a low cost, Auburn officials are exploring the possibility of building a municipal reservoir. The city’s plans became public July 15 when two representatives of a Norcross engineering firm, Hayes James & Associates, appeared before the Auburn City Council to talk about a proposed ... [Full Story »]

Oconee Basin lawsuit still rejected

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Wednesday, July 28. 2010

The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld Judge Joe Booth’s July 14 ruling rejecting a motion by the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority to dismiss Jackson County’s suit over the capacity of the Bear Creek Reservoir. That, says board of Jackson County commissioners chairman Hunter Bicknell, bodes well for the county as its lawsuit progresses. ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Thanks, Ma

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Wednesday, July 28. 2010

God gave me a wonderful mother. I don’t know whether I’m more thankful that she has put up with my father all these years – though, Lord knows, she deserves sainthood for that one; too bad we don’t have that in the Methodist tradition. No, I suppose it’s partly because she put up with all of us kids for all these years. My mother was ... [Full Story »]

Range day set for August 7

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Wednesday, July 28. 2010

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office invites area residents to practice their shooting skills during the department’s monthly open range day. The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office began opening their firing range to the public once a month earlier this year. “We look forward to having our citizens come out to the range and practice their ... [Full Story »]

Sentences issued in Superior Court July 15

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Wednesday, July 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 »]

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