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Angry man arrested after snatching ticket book

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Sunday, October 31. 2010

An Auburn man was less than appreciative when a deputy advised he was cutting him a break on a speeding ticket. Michael Peery, 44, of 365 Browns Bridge Road in Auburn, was stopped on Hwy. 316 after a deputy clocked him traveling 85 mph in a 65 mph zone. The deputy decided to lower the speed to 79 mph “as a courtesy.” When the deputy advised ... [Full Story »]

Statham vehicle use policy reviewed

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Sunday, October 31. 2010

Statham reviewed its vehicle use policy at its meeting last Tuesday. It was decided that allowing vehicles to be driven to and from work will be left up to the mayor and council’s discretion. Examples when it would be appropriate are as follows: •managerial employees Whose personal use of a city-owned vehicle is consistent with the ... [Full Story »]

Eighth graders to have career plans

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Sunday, October 31. 2010

Georgia 8th graders are now being required to come up with a college/career/ graduation plan, the assistant superintendent of teaching and learning told the Barrow County Board of Education Tuesday night. Claire Miller said students and their parents will be assisted with this by specially trained advisors, who will also monitor students’ ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Getting addicted to Facebook

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Sunday, October 31. 2010

“Look before, or you’ll find yourself behind.” – Benjamin Franklin I just had my first birthday on Facebook and I must admit, I haven’t felt this well celebrated in years. As you may or may not recall, I wrote a column back in March about being dragged, kicking and screaming, into the future via Facebook. It wasn’t a very cheery ... [Full Story »]

Paperless house purchase results in large financial loss

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Sunday, October 31. 2010

A Winder man contacted authorities after realizing he had been defrauded of thousands of dollars. The victim said he had recently purchased a home from a man he had known for the past seven years. According to the victim, he and the seller executed a verbal agreement for the sale of the home because the seller did not want his wife to know how ... [Full Story »]

Projects help Auburn focus on future

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Saturday, October 30. 2010

The Auburn city council took a look at the short and long term during its meeting on Oct. 21. Immediate projects discussed included the purchase of some $79,000 in ballpark lighting equipment, prioritizing five stormwater fee projects, reconstruction of the old waterwheel at R.H. Burel Park, and park enhancements to create a “gateway” to ... [Full Story »]

C&S Bank plans said to be uncertain

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Saturday, October 30. 2010

There is a rumor making the rounds in Winder that Community & Southern Bank is not planning to purchase either the main office of the former Peoples Bank or its large operations center. The rumor may prove true, but bank officials at this point say they have not decided which facilities to keep. Winder Mayor Chip Thompson said he became so ... [Full Story »]

Cell phone call log leads to arrest of Lilburn woman

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Saturday, October 30. 2010

A Lilburn woman was arrested Oct. 18 after her suspicious actions drew an officer’s attention. While on patrol, an officer noticed a white Dodge pickup with an out of town tag on Wood Avenue. A few minutes later, the truck caught the attention of another officer who then asked dispatch to run the tag. Recognizing the tag number, the first ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Remembering Japanese Halloween celebration

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Saturday, October 30. 2010

I’ve always loved Halloween not only because it’s my birthday but because it’s just plain fun to dress up and be a little spooky once a year. During my year in Japan, I learned that the Japanese do not celebrate Halloween, though there was enough Western influence that the kids in my junior high school were aware of the holiday, and I did ... [Full Story »]

Commissioners correct paramedic pay mistake

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Friday, October 29. 2010

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday curtailed Barrow County Emergency Services’ practice of giving raises to emergency medical technicians who obtain state certification as paramedics but are not working in paramedic positions. The practice apparently has gone on for 17 months, with the approval of the former human resources ... [Full Story »]

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