Barrow County man arrested for murder

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, July 14. 2008
A Barrow County man was arrested in Panama City last week for the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl. Matthew Caylor, a registered sex offender from Auburn, admitted killing Melinda Hinson in his hotel room. According to the probable cause affidavit, Caylor raped Hinson Tuesday evening. When the girl attempted to resist, Caylor strangled her ... [Full Story »] 

Alto approves fire contract with Baldwin

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BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, July 14. 2008
Alto City Council members unanimously approved the city’s annual fire contract with the City of Baldwin at Tuesday night’s, July 8, council meeting. The contract price will be $67.39 per structure for the Baldwin Fire Department to provide protection to homes located in Alto. This price equals out to 93 cents per month per structure for the ... [Full Story »] 

County in dispute with R&B landfill over Poole Road

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, July 14. 2008
Banks County officials are trying to settle a dispute with R&B Landfill concerning ownership of Poole Road. The issue concerns whether the road is public or private. The county says it is public while landfill officials contend it is private. During last week’s July meeting, county attorney Randall Frost announced following a 10-minute closed ... [Full Story »] 

Burglary reported at Owens Circle home

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, July 14. 2008
Burglars took cash, checks and jewelry from an Owens Circle, Bethlehem, resident earlier this month, according to an incident report filed at the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office. The burglars reportedly broke a window and entered the home. The homeowners were out of town and the break-in was reported by their son. Other incidents reported to ... [Full Story »] 

Census: Braselton grows 10 percent in one year

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, July 14. 2008
The Census Bureau estimates Braselton grew 10 percent from 2006 to 2007 – but the town contends that figure may be too low. Population estimates released by the Census last week predict that Braselton grew from 2,792 residents on July 1, 2006 to 3,072 residents on July 1, 2007. “We know we have more than 3,000,” town manager ... [Full Story »] 

Population rises for Barrow’s smallest cities

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, July 14. 2008
Barrow County’s smallest cities experienced the largest percentage growth in population, according to the Census Bureau. Population estimates released by the Census Bureau last week show that Carl and Bethlehem each grew more than six percent from July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2007. Carl grew from 286 residents in 2006 to 305 residents in 2007 – ... [Full Story »] 

Tammy Cowart

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, July 14. 2008
Tammy Renee Cowart, 35, of Lula, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008. She was the daughter of Edward J. Bell Jr. and Helen E. Bell, and was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Rhonda Faye Bell; and a brother, Edward J. Bell III. Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Lee JonCharles Cowart; children, Jeffery C. Harden, Jonathan ... [Full Story »] 

Kindle Jackson

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, July 14. 2008
Kindle Virgil Jackson, 68, of Commerce, died Saturday, July 12, 2008, at his residence following an extended illness. Survivors include his wife, Ann Jackson, Commerce; step-children, Tammy Matthews, Commerce, and Chad Matthews, Danielsville; a sister, Joyce Kent, Jefferson; two grandchildren; five nieces; two nephews; and several great-nieces ... [Full Story »] 

Winder planning board to meet July 15

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, July 13. 2008
The City of Winder planning board will meet July 15 at 6 p.m. The board meets at the Winder Community Center located at 113 East Athens Street in Winder.

Winder Police Department investigates 30 incidents

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, July 12. 2008
The Winder Police Department investigated the following incidents over the past week: •criminal damage to property on Sunningdale Drive. •theft by taking on Village Court. •gas drive-off on North Broad Street. •theft by taking on Hill Street. •forgery on North Center Street. •theft by taking on East May Street. •simple battery on ... [Full Story »] 
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