Entries from January 2012

Public hearing on Auburn’s agenda Feb. 2

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, January 31. 2012
The Auburn City Council will hold a public hearing on a request by the owner of Old Peachtree Montessori School to reduce some buffer requirements at its Feb. 2 meeting. The city’s planning and zoning department has recommended that the council approve the change. The owner of Old Peachtree Montessori School, Gus Garcia, told the council Jan. ... [Full Story »] 

Biggest deal ever: Jackson named site for new new Toyota facility

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Tuesday, January 31. 2012
In what looks to be the largest single industrial investment in Jackson County's history, Toyota Industries Corp. plans to build a manufacturing plant next to its current compressor plant in Pendergrass. The deal will be a $350 million investment and create 320 new jobs. The facility will make parts used in its compressors that the company ... [Full Story »] 

Biggest deal ever: Jackson named site for new Toyota facility

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Tuesday, January 31. 2012
In what looks to be the largest single industrial investment in Jackson County's history, Toyota Industries Corp. plans to build a manufacturing plant next to its current compressor plant in Pendergrass. The deal will be a $350 million investment and create 320 new jobs. The facility will make parts used in its compressors that the company ... [Full Story »] 

Man faces simple assault charges after barricade situation

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, January 31. 2012
A Barrow County SWAT team was called out Jan. 30 in reference to a man who had barricaded himself at a Kings Court residence after reportedly forcing his roommates out and discharging a firearm. But while authorities were en route to the situation, the man fled with his estranged wife, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said Tuesday. The man now ... [Full Story »] 

Luke Fyffe (1-29-12)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, January 31. 2012
MAYSVILLE - Luke Langford Fyffe, 14, died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Fulton County, the son of William Fyffe of Commerce and Lynn Langford of Maysville. He was a student at East Jackson Middle School. Luke was on the East Jackson High School junior varsity soccer team, East Jackson Middle School football team and ... [Full Story »] 

Man barricades himself in Winder subdivision

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, January 30. 2012
A man has barricaded himself in a Kings Court subdivision residence off Hoyt King Road in Bethlehem Monday night with a firearm after firing one shot in the garage of his residence. The Barrow County SWAT is on the scene. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said as of 8:30 p.m. Jan. 30, the man, who is currently unidentified, showed up at his home ... [Full Story »] 

Man barricades himself in Bethlehem subdivision

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, January 30. 2012
A man has barricaded himself in a Kings Court subdivision residence off Hoyt King Road in Bethlehem Monday night with a firearm after firing one shot in the garage of his residence. The Barrow County SWAT is on the scene. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said as of 8:30 p.m. Jan. 30, the man, who is currently unidentified, showed up at his home ... [Full Story »] 

Man in barricade situation in Bethlehem

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, January 30. 2012
A Barrow County SWAT team was called out Jan. 30 in reference to a man who had barricaded himself in a Kings Court residence in Bethlehem after the man had forced his roommates out and fired one shot in the garage of his residence. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said as of 9 p.m. Jan. 30, the man had possibly left his residence after ... [Full Story »] 

Winder to hold closed meeting Tues.

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, January 30. 2012
The Winder City Council will have a closed meeting Tuesday, Jan. 31, to discuss the future acquisition of real estate and also to discuss personnel and to meet with the city attorney about pending or potential litigation. The 7 p.m. meeting is not open to the public, but any council action stemming from the closed session must be taken in ... [Full Story »] 

Community & Southern Bank closing one Winder branch

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, January 30. 2012
The Carrollton-based bank that a year ago picked up all but a few of Peoples Bank’s properties is closing one of its Winder branches. Pat McGoldrick, director of business banking for Community and Southern Bank, said the branch at 279 N. Broad St. near the Ingles Market would close April 27. Also on April 27, Community & Southern Bank will ... [Full Story »] 
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