Burglary ends with gun fire

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BarrowJournal
Sunday, January 17. 2010
A teenage girl and her boyfriend were injured Jan. 3 during a violent struggle inside a Second Street apartment. Winder Police were dispatched to the residence after a caller reported that a girl was screaming and bleeding. When police arrived, the girl was screaming and crying. She pointed at a hole in a fence between two buildings and said ... [Full Story »] 

Armed robbery reported

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Sunday, January 17. 2010
Two armed men reportedly robbed a Hwy. 106 convenience store Jan. 9, making off with more nearly $900 in cash and a $150 worth of phone cards. According to the incident report from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Alan Stratton was dispatched to a robbery in progress at Jai’s Country Corner just before noon. When he arrived, ... [Full Story »] 

Three arrested following robbery at Jai’s Country Store

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Sunday, January 17. 2010
Three people were arrested Tuesday for theft by taking, and false report of a crime following several days of investigation into the robbery at Jai’s Country Store Saturday Jan. 9. Clayton Patron Cooper, 29, Athens, and Mikkos Shavoris Gantt, 20, Hull were both booked into the Madison County Jail and charged with theft by taking. The clerk at ... [Full Story »] 

BOE recognizes teachers of the year

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, January 17. 2010
Dawn Brock isn’t just a teacher who loves helping students during the school year — she also gets them involved in the community during the summer. The East Jackson Elementary School first grade teacher picks students to participate in community service projects — such as helping the Boys and Girls Club — during summer vacation. ... [Full Story »] 

Once-jailed couple burglarized again in Hoschton

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, January 17. 2010
For the second time in a week, a man said someone broke into his trailer and stole his belongings, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The man and his wife initially reported that a burglary occurred at their Tapp Wood Road residence sometime between Dec. 31 and Jan. 3 — while they were in jail. During that theft, a Xbox, VCR, ... [Full Story »] 

Man threatens, shoots at ex-girlfriend

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, January 17. 2010
A Winder woman and her friends narrowly escaped serious injury after her ex-boyfriend fired several shots at a West Wright Street residence. The woman said her ex-boyfriend was angry that she had not bought pills for him as he had requested. The woman and her friends later received several calls and texts from the man. In one message, the ... [Full Story »] 

Team Lean competition begins Jan. 21

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, January 17. 2010
For the third consecutive year, Georgia Piedmont YMCA is teaming up with Barrow Regional Medical Center to offer area residents an incentive to lose weight. Team Lean is a weight loss competition open to both individuals and groups of three. The person and group who lose the greatest percentage of body weight during the nine week competition ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Selecting right camera important for capturing memories

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, January 17. 2010
Kids grow at a rapid pace and not taking the time to get some good, quality photos is a shame. Though most parents follow their kids around with a camera (especially that first baby), I have met some who do not. I’m always surprised when I meet people who only buy the studio portraits of their kids. For me, capturing my kids in their everyday ... [Full Story »] 

Statham Police investigate several disturbances

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, January 16. 2010
Statham Police responded to three disturbances during the past week. The first disturbance was reported on Jan. 4 at a Butterfly Lane residence. The investigation is ongoing and charges may be filed. On Jan. 5, officers were dispatched to a Jefferson Street business after a disturbance was reported. No arrests were made, but the incident ... [Full Story »] 

Leopards named to All Region

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, January 16. 2010
Ten Leopard football players were honored by being selected for All Region. Named to the All Region first team, Matthew Patton, a junior, highlighted his season on the field with 119 tackles, three sacks, three forced fumbles and two safeties. Patton played linebacker and tight end. Several BCHS football players were honored by being named to ... [Full Story »] 
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