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News from BarrowJournal - Topics from June, 2011

New high school renovations underway

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Wednesday, June 15. 2011

Plans to convert the old Bethlehem Elementary School into the school system’s newest high school are well underway, school leaders said Tuesday. According to School Superintendent Wanda Creel, a mix of more than 80 Barrow County upcoming freshman and current high school transfer students are planning to attend the Barrow County College and ... [Full Story »]

Auburn City Council to discuss Sunday package sales Thursday

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Wednesday, June 15. 2011

The Auburn City Council will review the possibility of Sunday package sales at its monthly workshop meeting in the council chambers Thursday at 7 p.m. The council also plans to go into closed session to discuss the acquisition of property. Additional items on Thursday night’s agenda include: • photo contest winners of the Armed Forces Day ... [Full Story »]

Former youth minister pleads guilty to rape

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Wednesday, June 15. 2011

A former Monroe church youth minister who was indicted in Barrow County on charges of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old Oconee County girl in 2010 was sentenced to prison last week. According to court documents, Brian Richard Gray, 32, formerly of 1421 Langdon Park Ct., Winder, entered into a plea agreement with the District ... [Full Story »]

Many local non-profits lose tax-exempt status

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Wednesday, June 15. 2011

Several Barrow County nonprofit groups have had their tax-exempt status revoked by the IRS for failing to file annual reports for the three years of 2007-2009. Among the groups cited by the IRS is the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce and a host of other volunteer organizations. While the IRS form indicates the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce ... [Full Story »]

Journal named among state’s top newspapers

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Monday, June 13. 2011

The Barrow Journal was honored as one of the state’s top weekly newspapers by the Georgia Press Association last week. The Journal finished second in the GPA’s Better Newspaper Contest in overall General Excellence for its division, one of the highest honors for a newspaper in the state. The Journal brought home four first place awards, ... [Full Story »]

Auburn market to open Wednesday

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Sunday, June 12. 2011

The city of Auburn is close to hosting its first farmer’s market for the season. Beginning on Wednesday, June 15th, residents can look forward to perusing a varied selection of items from local vendors. Downtown Development Coordinator, Sherrie Miller, said that vendors are encouraged to participate with fresh fruits and vegetables, herb and ... [Full Story »]

New Winder group taking shape

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Saturday, June 11. 2011

A new group of concerned citizens convened last week with a vision and a plan to revitalize the city of Winder and boost economic growth. Citizen Helen Person sent out invitations and reminders last week to at least 50 community members for the group to meet at Two Doors East, 37 E. Athens Street, for an hour and a half. Person and ... [Full Story »]

State NAACP leader calls for U.S. Justice Department investigation of Barrow County inmate abuse

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Friday, June 10. 2011

The president of the Georgia State Conference of the NAACP on Thursday night called for a U.S. Justice Department investigation of the alleged abuse of inmates in the Barrow County Detention Center. Speaking from the steps of the historic courthouse downtown – and standing behind a photographic display of bruised inmates – Edward DuBose at ... [Full Story »]

Citizens committee votes to strip BOC chairman's power, fundamentally change county's form of government

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Friday, June 10. 2011

After weeks of public meetings, a citizens committee on Thursday night voted to strip the power of future chairmen of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. The Barrow County Charter Review Committee voted unanimously to recommend the following fundamental changes to Barrow County’s form of government: • replace the county's “strong ... [Full Story »]

In school performance, we get what we ask for

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Friday, June 10. 2011

Do “poorer” students do worse on standardized school tests than “wealthier” students? Should we expect less from schools with a larger number of poor students than schools with wealthier students? That’s an issue that has been discussed recently following the publication of standardized test results from local schools. In a broad ... [Full Story »]

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