News from BarrowJournal - Topics from August, 2010

COLUMN: Important to save historic structure

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Wednesday, August 25. 2010
The Granite Hotel represents our beginning. It is far more than the only granite building of its size left in the state of Georgia. It is one of the only buildings we have left that tells our earliest stories. Like Winder, it represents survival. The Granite Hotel has been virtually ignored for the past half-century save the existence of a ... [Full Story »] 

Winder CPA and junior academy to begin Sept. 2

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Wednesday, August 25. 2010
The 15th session of the Winder Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy will begin Sept. 2. The twelve week program is designed to familiarize community members with the daily operations of the department and to teach participants how they can help prevent crime in partnership with the police department. Each class will provide participants ... [Full Story »] 

Sentences issued in Superior Court August 9 - 12

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Wednesday, August 25. 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 »] 

Locked and loaded: BCSO range open to the public

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Wednesday, August 25. 2010
Three months ago, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office began opening its range to the public once a month. The idea behind the plan was to educate the public about firearm safety, provide a safe place to practice and generate revenue at the same time. So far, the plan is working. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said the response has been ... [Full Story »] 

Sentences issued in Barrow County Magistrate Court Aug. 10

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 25. 2010
The following animal control ordinance violation cases were heard in Barrow County Magistrate Court on August 10, 2010 with Judge June Davis presiding. Those charged and their sentences are as follows: •Lisa Thomas Allison, bench warrant. •Heather Michelle Bentley, 12 months probation and $348.50 in fines and court costs. •Elizabeth ... [Full Story »] 

Auburn called meeting Wednesday night

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, August 24. 2010
The Auburn City Council has scheduled a called meeting Wednesday, Aug. 25, to discuss a new storm water tax. Mayor Linda Blechinger said the purpose of the 6 p.m. meeting is to make sure the city council understands an alternative rate structure presented by the city staff for the first time at the city's second public hearing last night. The ... [Full Story »] 

Auburn called meeting Wednesday night

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, August 24. 2010
The Auburn City Council has scheduled a called meeting Wednesday, Aug. 25, to discuss a new storm water tax. Mayor Linda Blechinger said the purpose of the 6 p.m. meeting is to make sure the city council understands an alternative rate structure presented by the city staff for the first time at the city's second public hearing last night. The ... [Full Story »] 

Info sought concerning Statham robberies, Council asked to offer reward

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, August 24. 2010
The past year in Statham, there have been four armed robberies, two of which occurred last month at gas stations. Police chief Steve Martin approached the city with the idea of offering a reward for citizens with information to come forward. He said that the police department had received some tips, but nothing substantial enough to make an ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Just say no to BMI

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, August 24. 2010
Dear Editor: I read the article “Too fat for the feds” with great interest. I am a health information management professional with an additional credential (CHP) in healthcare privacy. I cannot disagree with anything in the article and it scares me to death that the government will add additional personal information to that which they ... [Full Story »] 

Statham Police Dept. is now on Facebook

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, August 24. 2010
The Statham Police Department now has a social media presence. The department recently created its own Facebook page. The department is using the social networking site to post information about the department as well as public advisories regarding criminal activity in the area. This past weekend, the department released information regarding a ... [Full Story »] 
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