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SINN-CLARK: County animal control needs more help and better oversight

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Saturday, May 19. 2012

“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” - Mahatma Gandhi IF YOU can judge a county using the same criteria, then Barrow County has work to do, starting with the resources and attention our community and our county government pay to Barrow County Animal Control. The first issue is funding. In 2008, ... [Full Story »]

Statham crossing to be closed Monday

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Friday, May 18. 2012

The Hwy. 211 railroad crossing in Statham will be closed Monday as the Georgia DOT works to provide more clearance for vehicles going over the crossing. The area is expected to be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The move comes after Norfolk Southern Railroad replaced new concrete panels at the crossing which raised the grade, making a lower ...

Juveniles face charges after Wednesday incident

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Wednesday, May 16. 2012

A wanted juvenile, 16, and a second juvenile, 13, face charges after police found them in a wooded area off Creekwood Road in Winder near stolen firearms on Wednesday, authorities confirmed. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said Wednesday afternoon that the teens, whose names cannot be released because of their ages, face charges of entering ... [Full Story »]

Teacher of Year thinks 'outside the box'

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Wednesday, May 16. 2012

For the second time in three years, a Winder-Barrow High School teacher has been named the Barrow County Teacher of the Year. This year’s title goes to Brandon Mitchell, a 29-year-old science teacher known for creatively engaging his students in the subjects of environmental and physical science by demonstrating attention-getting applications ... [Full Story »]

Winder’s FY2013 budget calls for $28.6 million in spending

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Wednesday, May 16. 2012

The first of two public hearings for Winder’s fiscal year 2013 budget is set for this Thursday. That hearing and a second one set for May 24 will be at 5:30 p.m. in the Winder Community Center on East Athens Street. The 110-page draft budget was posted online Monday and is available for public review at www.cityofwinder.com. The Winder City ... [Full Story »]

Russell principal named superintendent of Laurens County Schools

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Wednesday, May 16. 2012

The Barrow County Board of Education on Tuesday accepted the resignations of 19 employees, including the principals of Russell Middle School and Statham Elementary School. Russell principal Robert Johnson submitted his resignation after learning Monday of his selection as the new superintendent of Laurens County Schools in Dublin. Statham ... [Full Story »]

Statham to vote on new budget next month

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Wednesday, May 16. 2012

Statham officials are scheduled to vote on approving its 2012-2013 fiscal year budget at the city’s June council meeting. In the proposed budget, approximately $2.4 million is projected in revenue with same amount estimated for expenditures. The estimated revenue is comprised of the general fund ($1,167,794), utility fund ($1,005,634), ... [Full Story »]

I-85 lane closure at Barrow/Jackson line

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Monday, May 14. 2012

One northbound lane on Interstate Highway 85 northbound is temporarily closed at the Barrow/Jackson counties’ line due to emergency repairs. The lane will be shut down until approximately 9 p.m. Monday, according to a Georgia Department of Transportation release. The closure is due to a pavement issue on the outside right lane of I-85 ... [Full Story »]

PABIS: Waiting for birthmother is heartwrenching

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Saturday, May 12. 2012

I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to want a child and not be able to have one. Children are everywhere, yet the love you have in your heart has no place to rest. Unfortunately, this is happening to one of my dearest friends. Have you ever met someone for the first time that you knew you wanted to be friends with? This is how I felt the ... [Full Story »]

T-SPLOST money may be used for some of LifePath

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Saturday, May 12. 2012

A regional transportation sales tax — if approved by voters this summer — could help fund portions of the Braselton LifePath, according to those tied to the project. The LifePath is a 1.7-mile multi-use path that will connect residents to businesses along Ga. Hwy. 211 and Thompson Mill Road (Ga. Hwy. 347). The 10-foot wide path will be open ... [Full Story »]

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