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OPINION: Vampire governments aren’t ‘revenue neutral’

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Friday, August 20. 2010

Get ready for a new buzzword in local governments: “Revenue Neutral.” So what the heck is that? With many local tax digests falling, local governments are scrambling to find a way to make up for the lost revenue. One way some governments plan to do that is by raising the millage rate for what they term is a “revenue neutral” outcome. ... [Full Story »]

Bounty hunter stymied by emergency room nurse

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Friday, August 20. 2010

A fugitive recovery attempt by a Gwinnett County bounty hunter almost ended with obstruction charges against a nurse at Barrow Regional Medical Center. The bounty hunter called the Sheriff’s Office after a confrontation with the ER charge nurse. The bounty hunter said he received a tip that the man he was attempting to locate was in the ... [Full Story »]

Bethlehem man arrested for solicitation of sodomy

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Friday, August 20. 2010

A Bethlehem man was arrested Saturday on charges of first degree cruelty to children, public indecency and solicitation of sodomy. The charges stem from a July 20 incident in which Yancy Anthony Manning, 31, of 1480 Sedgefield Trail in Bethlehem, allegedly exposed himself and solicited sex from a juvenile female. According to the victim, she ... [Full Story »]

Bomb threat made Friday at WBHS

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Thursday, August 19. 2010

Winder Police were called to Winder-Barrow High School last Friday after school officials received a threatening phone call. According to Winder Police Department public information officer Det. Sgt. Rachel Love, the anonymous caller said “just to let you know, there’s a bomb in the school.” Principal Al Darby initiated a soft lock down ... [Full Story »]

Homeowners warned of roofing scam

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Thursday, August 19. 2010

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office and the Auburn Police Department are working with two other law enforcement agencies to investigate a roofing company that allegedly swindled at least seven local residents out of more than $24,000 in insurance proceeds. “We have numerous reports that have been made by citizens about being defrauded out of ... [Full Story »]

Statham Police investigating Friday fight on school bus

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Thursday, August 19. 2010

The Statham Police Department is currently investigating a fight which took place Friday, August 13 on a Barrow County school bus. The bus was reportedly carrying students from Winder Barrow Middle School when the fight erupted. Cpl. Buddy Hardigree said the scuffle involved two students. One of the students hit his head during the altercation. ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Thankful for Friday nights at the stadium

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Thursday, August 19. 2010

In between the chaos of a new school year starting and the increased number of activities I once again have to attend, it dawned on me as I rested for a few minutes this past weekend just how fortunate I am. It’s human nature to dwell on what we don’t have. I’m no different. I long for more material things in life and wish the things ... [Full Story »]

Harrison Poultry named in wrongful death suit

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Thursday, August 19. 2010

Harrison Poultry has been named as a defendant in a wrongful death action filed by the widows of two men killed when their vehicle collided with an 18-wheeler driven by a Harrison Poultry company employee. The accident, which occurred on October 15, 2009, took place in Oglethorpe County. Johnnie Perlotte Jr. and passenger Tony Chapman were ... [Full Story »]

Granite Hotel loan decision due tonight

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Thursday, August 19. 2010

The audience is expected to be packed tonight when the Winder City Council at a called meeting votes on whether to accept a low-interest federal loan for $500,000 to help restore downtown’s century-old Granite Hotel. Members of the Barrow Preservation Society Inc. are urging supporters of historic preservation and downtown revitalization to ... [Full Story »]

GBI closes investigation into blog post

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Wednesday, August 18. 2010

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will not pursue criminal charges against the author who posted a comment on a local blog which Barrow County commission chairman Danny Yearwood perceived as threatening. Christopher Bish, assistant special agent in charge of the Athens GBI office, said agents thoroughly looked at the situation and discussed ... [Full Story »]

Entries from August 2010