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Dog shot with high powered rifle

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Thursday, July 15. 2010

A Winder man contacted the Sheriff’s Office after discovering his German Shepherd had been shot in the head by someone using a high powered rifle. The man initially believed his dog had injured itself on a fence or some other object while outside. When the man took the dog to the veterinarian, he learned that the dog had been shot. The ... [Full Story »]

Thief arrested while trying to protect plastic chairs from rain

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Wednesday, July 14. 2010

A Statham man was charged with theft by taking after he was unable to satisfactorily explain why he had removed several items from a neighbor’s yard. A 14-year-old juvenile was out walking his dog when he saw Bradley Presnell, 52, of 2234 Wagon Wheel Trail in Statham, taking some chairs and other items from behind a residence. A Statham man ... [Full Story »]

Preservation society seeking members

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Wednesday, July 14. 2010

The Barrow Preservation Society, Inc. is currently seeking new members to help the organization with its mission of protecting the historic resources of Barrow County. The society, founded in 2009, focuses on a wide range of activities, programs and partnerships to preserve the past for the future. Several annual membership levels are ... [Full Story »]

Sentences issued in Superior Court July 1

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Wednesday, July 14. 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 »]

Ex-clerk pleads not guilty

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Wednesday, July 14. 2010

Braselton’s former court clerk has plead not guilty to charges that she stole at least $17,000 from the town’s municipal court. Becky Skelton, 48, entered her not guilty plea on Wednesday, June 30 — a day before she was slated to make her first court appearance for an arraignment. She is seeking a jury trial. In June, Skelton was indicted ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: If you don’t say nuthin’, don’t complain

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Wednesday, July 14. 2010

Last weekend, it was our honor to attend several Fourth of July parties. How gratifying to have friends to include you in their celebrations! During all of the get togethers, the subject of local goings on of one sort or another arose. A very dear and longtime friend remarked that he didn’t understand the significance of the Granite Hotel and ... [Full Story »]

Woman threatens to kill ex-husband’s roommate

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Tuesday, July 13. 2010

An Auburn woman was recently accused of threatening to kill her ex-husband’s new female roommate. According to the roommate, the ex-wife called and asked to speak to her ex-husband. When the victim advised that the woman’s ex-husband was not at home, the ex-wife became irritated and started questioning the victim. The ex-wife reportedly ... [Full Story »]

New CERT class forming

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Tuesday, July 13. 2010

The next Barrow County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training session begins in September. CERT training provides participants with valuable skills to assist their family and community in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. CERT classes include training in medical triage, small fire control, search and rescue and safety ... [Full Story »]

Winder woman falls prey to Jamaican lottery scam

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Tuesday, July 13. 2010

A Winder woman is $70 poorer after falling for a phone scam. The elderly female said she received a phone call from a male advising that she had won $3 million and a brand new car. The man said he would deliver the lottery winnings and the car, but she would need to pay for his travel expenses from Montego Bay, Jamaica. The woman felt the call ... [Full Story »]

Georgia to participate in federal insurance plan

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Tuesday, July 13. 2010

The State of Georgia has elected to participate in a new insurance plan established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) will provide temporary coverage for Georgia residents who have been unable to purchase insurance due to pre-existing conditions. The coverage will remain ... [Full Story »]

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