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The gay marriage debate and freedom

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Friday, March 29. 2013

The debate this week before the U.S. Supreme Court on what defines “marriage” leads to some interesting political issues. For one thing, this issue comes amid an effort by some within the GOP to redefine the party by casting a wider net and being more inclusive. How GOP leaders react to this debate could indicate whether or not such a ... [Full Story »]

County, Winder to look at water merger

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Wednesday, March 27. 2013

Recent discussions about how much local municipalities should pay Barrow County for water have led to a new option that got at least muted interest Tuesday night from the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. Winder Mayor David Maynard has asked the BOC to authorize county staff to work with Winder on a study to explore the feasibility of ... [Full Story »]

BOC oks sewer work for college, academy

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Wednesday, March 27. 2013

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night agreed to build and to pay for new sewer infrastructure for the future joint campus of Lanier Technical College and the Barrow County Career Academy. Wastewater services director Mark Whiddon estimated the project’s cost at about $750,000. He said the county would apply for a grant to ... [Full Story »]

BOC may double county manager’s spending power

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Wednesday, March 27. 2013

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote April 9 on amendments to both the county’s enabling legislation — commonly called its “charter” — as well as the Purchasing Ordinance. Together, the amendments not only would transfer to the new county manager the spending authority historically exercised by BOC chairmen in ... [Full Story »]

Baby water buffalo missing since Saturday found

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Monday, March 25. 2013

A baby water buffalo, missing from Wilderness Farm in Auburn since Saturday afternoon, is safely back at home. According to the Barrow County Sheriff's Department, the owner called 911 and stated the baby water buffalo had been returned unharmed. “The owner was very concerned and had people helping them locate the animal,” said Sheriff Jud ... [Full Story »]

Hopefully, animal shelter problems will get fixed

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Friday, March 22. 2013

It’s about time. That’s the general response to county actions to having someone review the operations of the Barrow County Animal Shelter. There’s nothing that incites more emotion among many people than animals. Sometimes, that gets taken to the extreme. But most people recognize that we have some obligation to take care of animals that ... [Full Story »]

Police looking for man who stole wallets at three businesses

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Wednesday, March 20. 2013

Winder police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing ladies' wallets at three businesses on Tuesday, March 19. The thefts occurred from noon-4 p.m. According to a Winder Police Department press release, the victims suspect a heavyset, middle-aged black man who claimed to have been sent to their businesses ... [Full Story »]

Al Brown appointed to fill Eberhart’s seat

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Wednesday, March 20. 2013

At a called meeting Tuesday night, the Winder City Council unanimously appointed Alfonza Brown to serve in the seat left by former Ward 2 council Charlie Eberhart who died Jan. 30. Eberhart held the seat for 22 years. Brown was one of seven applicants for the position. Brown stated on his sign-up form that he has been a resident of the election ... [Full Story »]

Worley ordeal under FBI review

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Wednesday, March 20. 2013

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the files from the city of Monroe’s ongoing internal investigation of Steve Worley, who in January lost his job as that city’s public works director but continues to serve on the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. Monroe officials last week were winding up their internal investigation when ... [Full Story »]

Animal shelter to get county review

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Wednesday, March 20. 2013

After heightened complaints about how the Barrow County Animal Shelter is run, the county manager has asked the shelter’s former director to spend six weeks evaluating its operations. “I have asked Jimmy Terrell to come back to the County on a part-time basis and to assess the Animal Control operation,” said Jock Connell in an email to ... [Full Story »]

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