Homeowner holds burglar at gunpoint

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Monday, August 25. 2008
A Maysville man, tired of having his house broken into, set a trap for and captured a burglary suspect in the act last Thursday. Tony Smith was fed up. After three consecutive burglaries at his West Freeman Street residence, Smith lay in wait for the burglar, who he knew was a neighbor. He parked his truck away from the house and lay in wait, ... [Full Story »] 

Standridge responds to parents; remains in stable condition

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, August 25. 2008
Colton Standridge reportedly responded to his parents by squeezing their hand over the weekend at Egleston Children's Hospital, where he remains in stable condition. On Monday, plans were to take him off of the sedatives he has been on since the accident on May 18 and see how he responds. He continues to have swelling of his brain with the ... [Full Story »] 

Gladys Moore

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, August 25. 2008
Gladys Smith Moore, 94, of Winder, died Sunday, August 24, 2008. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Dave and Abbie Smith. She was retired from Empire Manufacturing Company, was a member of Chapel Christian Church, and had worked at the bakery in Ingles, Holly Hill Cafeteria, and at Smith Funeral Home. Mrs. Moore was ... [Full Story »] 

Lula denies proposed subdivision

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BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, August 25. 2008
The Lula City Council has denied a developer’s request to locate a subdivision in the city. No reason for the denial was given at the Aug. 21 meeting but city leaders told the developer a written list of the reasons would be given in the next seven days. At an earlier public hearing, area residents spoke in opposition to the request. Among ... [Full Story »] 

Tigers on the Town Pep Rally set Thursday

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Monday, August 25. 2008
The Commerce Downtown Development Authority hopes to kick the fall high school athletic season off to a good start Thursday night, Aug. 28. The Tigers on the Town Downtown Pep Rally will recognize the Commerce High School football team, cheerleaders, band, dance line, majorettes, cross country team and softball team. The season opens the ... [Full Story »] 

Sen. Chambliss visits county

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BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, August 25. 2008
United States Senator Saxby Chambliss visited Banks County Saturday to give citizens a legislative update. Chambliss has been traveling across the state during August to meet with citizens. He was at the Holiday Inn Express at Banks Crossing Saturday afternoon. Chambliss spoke on the increasing gas prices and his efforts to address this. ... [Full Story »] 

Backelant resigns from JPD

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, August 25. 2008
Assistant Police Chief Gus Backelant has resigned from the Jefferson Police Department. Backelant resigned Friday. The assistant chief had a controversial tenure in the position. Backelant was on the Jefferson committee that vetted candidates for the chief’s position two years ago, which led to the hiring of Joe Wirthman as police chief. ... [Full Story »] 

Winder FD to display antique fire truck

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, August 25. 2008
An antique fire truck will be on display for the Winder Fire Department’s centennial open house on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the fire department’s headquarters museum at Winder Station 1, located at 90 North Broad Street, Winder. The event will also include adult and children fire safety ... [Full Story »] 

BOC to vote on apartment complex request

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BarrowJournal
Monday, August 25. 2008
BY KRISTI REED The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will decide Tuesday if an apartment complex should be allowed near the intersection of Chancey Circle and Haymon Morris Road. The Barrow County Planning Commission failed to reach a consensus on a request to allow an apartment complex to be developed at the location. After a 3-3 tie vote, ... [Full Story »] 

Three arrested for shoplifting at Hamilton Mill Wal-Mart

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, August 25. 2008
Gwinnett police say three people arrested for shoplifting at a Wal-Mart store in Hamilton Mill on Thursday were wanted by several other jurisdictions for similar thefts. Police were called to a shoplifting in progress call at a Wal-Mart store located on Sardis Church Road, Buford. Loss prevention officers told the 911 operator that a male ... [Full Story »] 
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