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Suspect in serial wallet thefts arrested in Charlotte, N.C.

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Thursday, April 4. 2013

Law enforcement officers in the Charlotte, N.C., area finally caught up with the suspect who allegedly stole wallets from employees at several businesses around Georgia, including in Winder. Antonio Hornsby, 54, was arrested April 3 and is behind bars in the Mecklinburg County Jail. After he is extradited to Georgia, he will face five charges ... [Full Story »]

Honor Sims, but also speak out on today’s problems

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Thursday, April 4. 2013

The simmering controversy over the name of Barrow County’s new middle school is a fascinating glimpse into a much larger issue. It involves pride, race, Southern history and modern politics. And all of those things intertwine in such a way that there are no simple right or wrong conclusions. This issue is full of subtle complexity that even ... [Full Story »]

Old Winder family helping ‘New Winder’ cross Highway 316

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Wednesday, April 3. 2013

With three new annexation applications from an old Winder family, there is little doubt that city officials soon will meet their goal of extending Winder’s southern boundary beyond Highway 316. In March, the real estate brokerage firm owned by former banker Chris Maddox filed annexation and rezoning requests on behalf of trusts related to his ... [Full Story »]

BOE clarifies intentions about class size for new school year

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Wednesday, April 3. 2013

Due to ongoing budget struggles by school systems around the state, the Georgia Department of Education has waived all class-size restrictions for the upcoming school year. However, in a resolution approved Tuesday night by the Barrow County Board of Education, local teachers would face increases of no more than three additional students, the ... [Full Story »]

Glenwood alumni call for 'full review' of BOE

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Tuesday, April 2. 2013

The alumni association for the segregation-era Glenwood Elementary and High School in Winder has scheduled a community meeting for Thursday, April 4, to plan a “full review of the operation of the Barrow County Board of Education.” The catalyst for the 6:30 p.m. meeting at White Oak Spring Missionary Baptist Church is the BOE’s selection ... [Full Story »]

Broun to host town hall meeting April 4

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Tuesday, April 2. 2013

U.S. Rep. Paul Broun is hosting a town-hall meeting Thursday, April 4, in Winder. The purpose of the meeting is to hear from constituents about whatever is on their minds, according to a press release. The 6 p.m. meeting will be in the Barrow County Board of Commissioners meeting room on the second floor of the county government’s ... [Full Story »]

Downtown Winder road closures start tonight

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Monday, April 1. 2013

The contractor for downtown Winder’s new streetscape project has begun underground utility work on Porter Street near the offices of the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, and one lane of North Broad Street will be closed overnight from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. both Monday and Tuesday, April 1-2. "Please try to avoid that area if possible," said ... [Full Story »]

Public meeting April 18 about downtown Winder project

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Monday, April 1. 2013

The Georgia Department of Transportation has scheduled a community meeting for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Winder Community Center to discuss the major transportation project now under way on North Broad Street in Winder. Contractor G.P.'s Enterprises will replace several blocks of road surface with precast concrete panels and also ... [Full Story »]

Councilman, not judge, to take oath of office today

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Monday, April 1. 2013

Winder resident Alfonza Brown will be sworn into office as the newest member of the Winder City Council in a ceremony at 5 p.m. today. However, the next Winder Municipal Court judge will not take his oath of office. Top finalist Dale R. Samuels late last week withdrew his application, according to city administrator Don Toms. City attorney John ... [Full Story »]