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BOE to vote on 2013 budget

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Tuesday, July 3. 2012

The Barrow County Board of Education proposed 2013 budget will be put on the agenda for final passage during the board’s next meeting on July 10. Students and employees face key changes as a result of the spending resolution that impacts the academic calendar year, length of daily schedules, pay and benefits. The school calendar, which has ... [Full Story »]

Town interested in annexing Bethlehem Elementary

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Tuesday, July 3. 2012

Bethlehem wants an elementary school back in its city limits. The town council, led by Mayor Sandy McNab, formally asked the Barrow Board of Education to support its annexation of Bethlehem Elementary School in a letter delivered to board members and Superintendent Wanda Creel. “The Town of Bethlehem has had a school for more than 125 ... [Full Story »]

Drug store closes after owner has problems

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Monday, July 2. 2012

A Winder pharmacy that has operated on West Athens Street for almost a decade has closed its doors following the arrest of its owner, Amy K. Dunahoo, on drug-related charges. Dunahoo, 45, has been a licensed pharmacist in Georgia since 1991, but has had problems with the state licensing board since 2006 over her handling of her pharmacy’s ... [Full Story »]

JENNINGS: T-SPLOST to benefit Barrow County

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Monday, July 2. 2012

July 31 marks an important vote for citizens of Barrow County. We will elect new county commissioners, vote for magistrate judges, and board of education seats. We will vote for the first time in the 10th congressional district. And we will decide on the opportunity for transportation improvements for Barrow County. Despite the plethora of ... [Full Story »]

July 4 fireworks a public safety concern

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Monday, July 2. 2012

Barrow County Emergency Services is urging local residents to enjoy July 4 fireworks at sponsored public events. “Many people want to see fireworks as they celebrate," said Lt. Scott Dakin, the department's spokesman. "The best and safest way to do this is to go to a professional show.” However, if residents decide to use legal fireworks ... [Full Story »]

Commission OKs rezoning plans for old church site

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Sunday, July 1. 2012

The Braselton Planning Commission recommended approval on Monday of a request to annex and rezone a former church sanctuary to make way for a commercial development. Braselton Acquisitions and Development, LLC, asked that a total of 3.39 acres at the intersection for Ga. Hwy. 124 and Ga. Hwy. 211 be annexed into the town from Barrow County and ... [Full Story »]

Extreme heat taking a toll; three alerts issued for Barrow County

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Sunday, July 1. 2012

The dangerous heat wave under way in North Georgia has taken a toll on some Barrow County residents. Barrow County Emergency Services on Saturday had responded to nine heat-related emergencies as of 10:30 p.m., and five of those patients were transported to area hospitals. "We also had approximately seven other citizens approach firefighters in ... [Full Story »]

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