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OPINION: All in all, 2010 not a bad year

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Thursday, January 6. 2011

The arrival of a new year has always been something I look forward to. It brings a sense of renewal, a sense of hope and gives us a feeling that maybe, just maybe, this will be the year when we win the lottery. While all years have highs and lows, I must say 2010 was a rather good one for me. It’s human nature to focus on the negative that ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Another year passes by

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Tuesday, January 4. 2011

Well another year has passed me by and it seems that I barely noticed. I feel more and more like I am pushing through them faster and faster. This past year has brought me many good things. It has also brought me a few bad ones, but honestly nothing that serious. I moved to a new place, got a new job, and bought a new car. Ok, so the last one ... [Full Story »]

Auburn man ‘cries wolf’ one too many times

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Tuesday, January 4. 2011

Auburn Police were dispatched to a Carter Road residence Dec. 20 where a man had called and wanted a med unit. Upon arrival officers met with a man, who in the past has reportedly called emergency services many times but had not been in an actual emergency. The man claimed that he was feeling cold and that his eyes were rolling around. Officers ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: To make or not to make New Year’s resolutions

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Monday, January 3. 2011

This is the time of year that people like to make New Year’s resolutions. Sometimes they keep their resolutions, and other times they don’t. Many years ago, I thought it might be prudent to not make any New Year resolutions. This was more out of selfpreservation than anything else. I didn’t want to feel guilty for not keeping my promises ... [Full Story »]

Swerving vehicle results in drug arrest

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Monday, January 3. 2011

While on patrol Christmas Eve, a Winder police officer noticed a Nissan riding the center lines on Brookview Terrace. After the vehicle continued to move into the other lane, the officer made a traffic stop. The driver of the Nissan, Grethen Sherman, told the officer she had no license. Officers determined her license had been suspended for ... [Full Story »]

Apalachee HS Theatre to present ‘Has Anyone Seen Aunt Agatha?’

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Monday, January 3. 2011

The Apalachee High School Theatre will present “Has Anyone Seen Aunt Agatha?” on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 21-22, at 7:30 p.m., at the Colleen O. Williams Theatre, Winder. The show is directed by Susan Pierce with assistant director Tiffany Gordon. Patrick Johnson plays Michael Kent, a very sarcastic lawyer; Hope Mobley plays Alicia Kent, ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Super 8s and Barbies

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Sunday, January 2. 2011

The holidays tend to encourage memories to go into overdrive as we recall Christmases past. We often wax poetic about favorite traditions of our families – the parts and pieces that are now so deeply engrained in our celebrations that we cannot imagine the season without them. After the Parental Units and offspring were snug at their houses ... [Full Story »]

Two brothers fight over control of shotgun

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Sunday, January 2. 2011

Officers from the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office arrived at a residence on Booth Road Dec. 21 in reference to a domestic dispute involving a shotgun. Upon arrival officers made contact with a woman who claims she was standing on the shotgun in order to keep the other men from getting at it. Officers quickly obtained the firearm and one ... [Full Story »]

Barrow Farm Bureau honored at convention

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Sunday, January 2. 2011

The Barrow County Farm Bureau (BCFB) was recognized as one of the top county Farm Bureau programs in the state during the 72nd Annual GFB Convention held recently on Jekyll Island. The county chapter was named a finalist for the prestigious McKemie Award — the highest honor that a county Farm Bureau in the state can receive — in recognition ... [Full Story »]

BREAKING NEWS: Todd Orr charged in Christmas Day shooting

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Saturday, January 1. 2011

Barrow County firefighter Todd Orr was arrested Friday in the Christmas Day shooting that left an adult daughter maimed and himself wounded. Orr was arrested by Barrow County Sheriff's Office deputies after being released from a mental health evaluation facility. He was charged with one count of misdemeanor reckless conduct and a count of ... [Full Story »]

Entries from January 2011