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News from BarrowJournal - Topics from October, 2010

Woodall predicts ‘dramatic’ change

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Wednesday, October 27. 2010

The national political landscape could experience a major change after the November election, according to 7th district congressional candidate Rob Woodall. With Republicans poised to regain control of the House and possibly the Senate, Woodall said he has faced some tough questions from a skeptical constituency. Speaking at the Oct. 18 meeting ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Coming Home

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Wednesday, October 27. 2010

Being a Barrow County native, it was my privilege – or curse, according to some among the Great Unwashed – to have been born and raised in Winder. It certainly is not a bad thing to be from Winder or Barrow County, for that matter, as there are some marvelous people here. But I distinctly recall having to defend the place of my birth as my ... [Full Story »]

Sentences issued in Superior Court Oct. 4–13

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Wednesday, October 27. 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 Oct. 12

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Wednesday, October 27. 2010

The following animal control ordinance violation cases were heard in Barrow County Magistrate Court on Oct. 12, 2010 with Judge June Davis presiding. Those charged and their sentences are as follows: •Brittany Allred: $208 in fines and court costs. •Bobby Stanley Cain: 12 months probation, $100 in restitution and $208 in fines and court ... [Full Story »]

SPD adopts electronic collision reporting

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Tuesday, October 26. 2010

The Statham Police Department has recently begun using the Georgia Electronic Accident Reporting System (GEARS). Statham Police chief Steve Martin is very excited about the new software program. “It’s phenomenal,” he said. GEARS offers law enforcement tools that allow officials to complete collision reports more efficiently. High-quality ... [Full Story »]

New Lanier Tech campus location remains in question

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Tuesday, October 26. 2010

Several Barrow County commissioners learned Tuesday night that despite the county’s offer of 20 free acres off Hwy. 316, Lanier Tech officials are considering purchasing a different site for the future Barrow County campus. At a joint meeting with the Barrow County Board of Commissioners, School Board Chairman Mark Still read a letter from ... [Full Story »]

Letters to the Editor for the week of Oct. 20

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BarrowJournal

Tuesday, October 26. 2010

Dear Editor: Never give up. That is what they are told. During the scorching summer days where the humidity is so thick it is hard to breath, much less run - still they show up every day to prepare their minds and bodies for the upcoming season. They push their bodies, beyond its limits, to be faster and more responsive. The Senior Football ... [Full Story »]

Taser, foot chase fails to stop wanted man

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Tuesday, October 26. 2010

Winder Police have obtained several warrants against a wanted man who eluded capture last week. On Oct. 13, an officer stopped a car in which Felix Montez Kemp, 40, of 277 Springdale Drive of Winder, was a passenger. The officer was familiar with Kemp and knew the man had valid warrants for his arrest. While the officer was checking the ... [Full Story »]

Recent Barrow Co. health inspection scores posted

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Tuesday, October 26. 2010

The following restaurants were inspected by the Northeast Health District between Oct. 7 and Oct. 14. Scores of 93 and above are deemed low health safety risks. Restaurants scoring more than 83 and less than 92 or restaurants with one critical violation are classified as medium risk. Restaurants with scores less than 83 with two or more ... [Full Story »]

Funding for Winder storm water services debated

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Monday, October 25. 2010

Alternative funding methods for Winder’s storm water services got little traction at an Oct. 14 meeting of a city council committee. Mayor Chip Thompson and Councilman Bob Dixon, who in recent weeks have put on the table the idea of implementing a property tax instead of a storm water tax to cover the costs, did not attend the morning ... [Full Story »]

Entries from October 2010