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Miles Patrick Road condition puzzles motorists

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Thursday, August 25. 2011

A Winder street crew’s rough patching of a 1.2-mile stretch of Miles Patrick Road has raised the ire of motorists who say the road has become a “real kidney shaker.” City hall has received at least a dozen complaints and elected officials have fielded many more. But a paving crew for the Georgia Department of Transportation is scheduled ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves Sunday alcohol vote

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Thursday, August 25. 2011

County voters will have two questions on their ballots Nov. 8. In addition to deciding whether a county manager should run the day-to-day operation of their government starting in 2013, they also will decide whether to allow stores in unincorporated areas of the county to sell beer and wine by the package on Sundays. In a 4-3 vote decided by ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves Sunday alcohol vote

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Thursday, August 25. 2011

Blechinger announces re-election intentions

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

Auburn Mayor Linda Blechinger wasn't going to officially announce running for re-election until next week when she qualifies, but questions led to her seeping the news a little early. The 51-year-old Republican who hailed from New York said today by email that she would like to continue being Auburn's mayor for another term because she ... [Full Story »]

Blechinger announces re-election intentions

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

Auburn Mayor Linda Blechinger wasn't going to officially announce running for re-election until next week when she qualifies, but questions led to her seeping the news a little early. The 51-year-old Republican who hailed from New York said Wednesday by email that she would like to continue being Auburn's mayor for another term because she ... [Full Story »]

Blechinger announces re-eleciton intentions

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

Recent Barrow County Superior Court sentences handed

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

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 »]

Prescription drugs in Auburn could soon be cheaper for non-insured residents

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

Auburn residents who do no have insurance may soon be able to save up to 20 percent off their prescription medication if the Auburn City Council enrolls the city in a CVS-based program that cuts costs on the price of prescription drugs. The city council last week received a recommendation to consider enrolling in the national prescription drug ... [Full Story »]

BOC declines to set tax rate; Yearwood breaks 3-3 tie

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

The county’s budget process for fiscal year 2012 hit an unexpected roadblock Tuesday night when the Barrow County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 to postpone a request by its chief financial officer to set a tentative property tax rate. Rose Kisaalita said in order to cover a projected $2.9 million revenue shortfall in the fiscal year ... [Full Story »]

BOE adopts personnel changes after closed session

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

The Barrow County Board of Education met in closed session Aug. 18 to discuss personnel. The following recommendations by the Superintendent were voted on and approved after that meeting: RECOMMENDED CERTIFIED PERSONNEL • Morgan B. Smith, Spanish teacher, Apalachee High School. • Suzanne Jones, special education teacher, Winder Barrow ... [Full Story »]

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