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News from BarrowJournal - Topics from December, 2010

Braselton Visitors Bureau seeks bids for new ‘Pecan Tree Park’

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Sunday, December 26. 2010

The Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority is seeking bids for its proposed “Pecan Tree Park,” to be located in a traffic roundabout on Grand Hickory Drive, off Ga. Hwy. 211. The park — located behind the Mulberry Walk Shopping Center and in front of the Mulberry Park subdivision — will include new lighting, landscaping and a decorative ... [Full Story »]

Angry man shooting squirrels refuses to cooperate with police

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Sunday, December 26. 2010

A deputy from the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office arrived at a residence Dec. 14 on Huntington Trace, in reference to a call about a man shooting a gun outside his home. When the officer arrived he spoke with a woman who claims her neighbor fired a shot earlier in the day and was seen holding a shotgun in his yard. When the officer went next ... [Full Story »]

Braselton Visitors Bureau seeks bids for new ‘Pecan Tree Park’

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Sunday, December 26. 2010

Angry man shooting squirrels refuses to cooperate with police

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Sunday, December 26. 2010

OPINION: Getting ready for Christmas

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Saturday, December 25. 2010

“One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.” – Andy Rooney SO THE big day is nearly upon us and I say if it’s not done for Christmas by now, let it go. I will not, however, be following my own advice. I still have presents to wrap, a menu to plan ... [Full Story »]

Survey: Older neighborhoods have few substandard homes

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Saturday, December 25. 2010

A regional planner told a local housing committee Monday that a recent survey of homes in four older neighborhoods near downtown Winder indicated that only 5 percent of the structures are in substandard condition. “Overall, there is not a lot of substandard or dilapidated housing,” said Hasco W. Craver IV, the Northeast Georgia Regional ... [Full Story »]

Altercation between brothers included firewood throwing

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Saturday, December 25. 2010

Officers from the Auburn Police Department were dispatched to Carter Road Dec. 13 in reference to a dispute between two brothers. Upon arrival officers spoke with the victim who claims his brother was calling their mother names and cursing at her. After trying to protect his mother the victim claims Justin Hobbs then became angry and approached ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: One Solitary Life

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Friday, December 24. 2010

THE imagery of the Christ Child being born in a stable beneath a bright star surrounded by both learned Wise Men and humble shepherds is one of the most powerful pictures in human history. Humble by birth, He became a shepherd of men, a king of kings and the light of humankind. Yet, for all His impact on this world, little is known about the ... [Full Story »]

BOC requests audit of long-time airport tenant

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Friday, December 24. 2010

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners has asked county financial auditor Marilyn Golightly to audit long time airport tenant Romanair for possible underpayment of fees to the authority. Romanair is the fixed base operator at the airport and handles fuel sales. The move brings the BOC into an ongoing dispute between Romanair and airport ... [Full Story »]

EMS responds to several incidents during past week

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Friday, December 24. 2010

Barrow County Emergency Services handled a total of 5,178 calls last week. With 1,276 calls being dispatched by Communication Officers. •On Dec. 10, Barrow County EMS responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 82 and Pickle Simon Road. There were two cars involved, and one person was transported. •On Dec. 13, ... [Full Story »]

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