News from BarrowJournal - Topics from August, 2010

Barrow County Emergency Services warns of scam

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Wednesday, August 18. 2010
Barrow County Emergency Services is warning citizens not to fall victim to a phone scam soliciting donations on behalf of the department. “We want citizens to know that we do not solicit donations by phone for anything this department is involved in,” said Barrow County Emergency Services public information officer Lt. Scott Dakin. ... [Full Story »] 

Keeping a weather eye open

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 18. 2010
At first glance, Al Mieger’s home does not appear any different from the other attractive homes that line his street. Upon closer examination though, an observer may spot an unusual appurtenance rising from the peak of his roof. The spinning object – which is barely noticeable – is an anemometer. The anemometer, a device used for ... [Full Story »] 

Atlanta area housing market crumbles

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 18. 2010
John Hunt keeps a close eye on the housing market. As founder of Via Search, Hunt deals in market research for real estate companies and spoke of how since 2003 the bottom has fallen completely out of the market. A big part of the problem, Hunt told the Walton-Barrow Board of Realtors Tuesday, is in the Atlanta area. From 2003-2007 lot prices ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Keeping SANE

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 18. 2010
Until recently, if someone had asked me what it would mean to our community to keep a sane place in town, my response would have probably been some kind of smart aleck remark to the effect that I try to make it a habit to be completely insane; it renders offbalance those who intend me some sort of harm. It’s been my experience that even bad ... [Full Story »] 

Barrow County GOP BBQ set for August 21

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 18. 2010
The Barrow County Republican Party will hold its 17th annual BBQ on Saturday, August 21 at the Winder Lions Club. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children ages 6-12. Children five and under are admitted free of charge. Take-outs will be available. Tickets may be purchased at HomeLand Realty located at 147 W. Athens St. in Winder or by ... [Full Story »] 

Sentences issued in Superior Court August 4 – 5

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 18. 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 »] 

Sentences issued in Barrow County Magistrate Court Aug. 3

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 18. 2010
The following cases were heard in Barrow County Magistrate Court on August 3, 2010 with Judge June Davis presiding. Those charged and their sentences are as follows: •Linda Marie Cavazos, shoplifting: 12 months probation, 32 hours of community service and $748 in fines and court costs. •Terry Troy Cronic, shoplifting: bench warrant. ... [Full Story »] 

One injured in accident at Barrow Park Drive

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, August 17. 2010
Just one week after county engineering department manager Darrell Greeson presented plans for a new left turn lane from Hwy. 211 onto Barrow Park Drive, another person has been injured in an accident at the intersection. The accident, which occurred at approximately 2:40 this afternoon, resulted in only minor injuries. Barrow County Sheriff Jud ... [Full Story »] 

Business leaders oppose storm water tax

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, August 17. 2010
Local cities planning to impose new storm water taxes this year are hitting a solid brick wall of opposition from business owners. Business people are speaking out, because the new taxes in both Auburn and Winder would be based on each parcel’s square footage of “impervious surfaces” such as buildings, driveways and parking lots that ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton seeking federal grant

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, August 17. 2010
Braselton is one of four l cities pitching for a federal grant that will provide $1 million in regional planning resources. City officials in Oakwood and Flowery Branch initially learned about the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant, which is offered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “They met and ... [Full Story »] 
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