Orr to lose certification

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 7. 2011
The revocation of Todd Orr’s probation last week not only will cost him his freedom for the next 21 months. It also will cost the former Barrow County Emergency Services lieutenant his recertification as a Georgia firefighter – at least temporarily. Lyn Pardue, executive director of Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council, told ... [Full Story »] 

Bruce Pilon (8-23-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, September 7. 2011
BOWMAN - Bruce Pilon, resident of Bowman, Ga. and formerly of Danielsville, passed away on August 23, 2011, at the age of 71 at his residence. Mr. Pilon was born on the 22nd of December, 1939 in Hartford, Conn. He moved to Georgia in 1980. He was an accomplished contractor and was proud of his honored military service. He was a staple of the ... [Full Story »] 

SOFTBALL: Tuesday games delayed for WBHS

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, September 6. 2011
The home softball games for Winder-Barrow High School, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 6 against Rockdale County, have been pushed back a day. Lady Bulldogg coach Monty McClure said the games (junior varsity at 4:30 p.m., varsity at 5:30 p.m.) will be played Wednesday because of the wet conditions of the field. Game times remain the same.

Fire damages home Tuesday

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Tuesday, September 6. 2011
A fire on Carver Drive off of Jackson Trail Road heavily damaged a home Tuesday morning. Several area fire departments responded to the blaze. No injuries were reported.

Softball Lady Leopards try to end slump

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, September 6. 2011
After a fast start to the 2011 season, the Banks County High School Lady Leopards fast-pitch softball team has missed a couple of opportunities to stay in the hunt for first in the subregion. Last week the Lady Leopards softball team hosted Fannin County in another 8-AA sub-region battle. The game was scoreless for three innings when Fannin ... [Full Story »] 

Armed robbery for Bud Light reported in Jackson

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Tuesday, September 6. 2011
A man told Jackson County Sheriff's investigators that he was robbed Monday morning by three men who stole two pallets of Bud Light beer from his truck. The man told JCSO officers that he was held up at gun point at the Pilot Station on Exit 129 by a black male with a red goatee who forced him to get into the truck and drive north on I-85. ... [Full Story »] 

Erwin Hardeman (9-4-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, September 6. 2011
COMER - Erwin Hardeman, 72 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2011. He was the son of the late Currell and Ethel Hardeman. Mr. Hardeman is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Hammond Hardeman; brother, James Hardeman; and sister, Frances Cofer. He owned and operated Hardeman Insurance with Cotton States and retired after 35 ... [Full Story »] 

Ronda Brock (9-3-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, September 6. 2011
JEFFERSON - Ronda Lee Brock, 29, died of a long-term illness on Saturday, September 3, 2011. She was the daughter of father and stepmother, Herman and Kaye Brock of Jefferson, and the late Brenda Carter Brock. Ms. Brock was preceded in death by a sister, Misty A. Brock; and grandfather, Jack Brock. Survivors in addition to her father and ... [Full Story »] 

Art in the Park festival coming up Sept. 16-17

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Tuesday, September 6. 2011
The 21st annual Art in the Park festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 17-18, at Hurricane Shoals Park near Maysville. The festival features hand-made crafts from all over North Georgia and festival foods, including TWS BBQ. Bluegrass and gospel, children’s activities and tours of the Heritage Village are also planned. The 5K ... [Full Story »] 

Auburn City Council approves FY2012 budget

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, September 6. 2011
The Auburn City Council approved a $4.7 million FY2012 budget and budget ordinance on Sept. 1 that includes no city property tax increase, a spending reduction in 13 out of the city’s 18 departments and no budgeted items for capital improvements in the city’s general fund. The total adopted revenue is a $161,000 difference over projected ... [Full Story »] 
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