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News from Barrow News-Journal - Topics from October, 2017

Man arrested, 2 other suspects sought in money scam

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Thursday, October 12. 2017

The Winder Police Department has made one arrest and have issued warrants for two other suspects after three men scammed a local resident out of money using religion as their cause. Bernard Candies, 61, has been charged with felony fraud, exploitation of the elderly and probation violation stemming from the incident last month. Bond has been ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves energy conservation proposal

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Wednesday, October 11. 2017

A proposed energy conservation project is projected to save Barrow County more than $93,000 annually over the next several years. The county board of commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an energy conservation services proposal by Georgia Power following the completion of an investment grade energy audit. A formal contract between the county ... [Full Story »]

Statham City Council candidates stress preserving ‘small town feel’ during forum

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Wednesday, October 11. 2017

Candidates for Statham City Council touted the city’s “small town feel” at a forum last week, but only one said he would favor turning the city’s police responsibilities over to the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office. Five candidates answered questions for 45 minutes at a forum sponsored by the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce. Residents ... [Full Story »]

Auburn to cover more of employees’ health insurance premiums

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Wednesday, October 11. 2017

The City of Auburn will cover a higher percentage of its employees’ health insurance premiums next year after City Council unanimously voted Oct. 5 to do so, though with some reservations. Instead of 70 percent, the city will now cover 75 percent of the employees’ insurance premiums based on a 13.5-percent annual premium increase across the ... [Full Story »]

Winder’s EMS application approved

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Wednesday, October 4. 2017

Despite objections from Barrow County officials, the City of Winder’s application for a separate EMS license has been approved by the state, city administrator Donald Toms said Tuesday. The Georgia Department of Public Health Ambulance Service license was approved by the state Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma and issued to the ... [Full Story »]

Winder council OKs utilities complex contract

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Wednesday, October 4. 2017

Winder City Council on Tuesday approved a $5.73 million contract with Bon Building Services, Inc. for the construction of a city utilities complex at 431 Miles Patrick Road near the city’s wastewater treatment plant. The complex will include an administration building, warehouse building, shelters and a wash bay area to house the city’s ... [Full Story »]

Upper Oconee water authority budget up 5 percent

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Wednesday, October 4. 2017

The four-counties that make up the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority will pay about 5 percent more for the FY 2018 expenses and about 2 percent more for capital asset renewal. The UOBWA will consider the FY 2018 budget at its Nov. 15 meeting. The authority is made up of representatives from Barrow, Jackson, Oconee and Clarke counties. It ... [Full Story »]

Barrow County schools to have wireless access in each room

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Wednesday, October 4. 2017

Nearly every Barrow County classroom will get wireless access, and it won’t cost the school system any local money. “Every classroom will have a wireless access point,” John St. Clair, the Barrow County School System’s information technology services director, said. The Barrow County Board of Education Tuesday night approved the ... [Full Story »]

Motorists urged to avoid Ga. 11/Tanners Bridge Road area after wreck

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Monday, October 2. 2017

Barrow County Emergency Services is requesting that citizens avoid the area of Ga. 11 and Tanners Bridge Road at the Barrow-Walton county line. A tractor trailer truck accident and fire occurred early Monday morning, and crews from Walton County Fire, BCES and the Georgia Department of Transportation are on the scene. The roadway is expected to ... [Full Story »]

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