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Sentences issued in Barrow County Magistrate Court June 8

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Wednesday, June 23. 2010

The following animal ordinance violation cases were heard in Barrow County Magistrate Court on June 8, 2010 with Judge June Davis presiding. Those charged and their sentences are as follows: • Alisha Harvill Ballew, 12 months probation and a $208 fine. • Mitchell Dwayne Bowers, 12 months probation and a $278.50 fine. • Omayra Virginia ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Stall wars

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Wednesday, June 23. 2010

Bathroom walls just aren’t much fun anymore; they’re too clean. It used to be that you could learn more in one afternoon visit to the girls’ bathroom than in a whole year of sociology classes. Who liked whom, why and how. Who was doing what with whom. What size foundation garments someone wore and what size she should be wearing – ... [Full Story »]

Auburn mayor takes trek to Turkey

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BarrowJournal

Wednesday, June 23. 2010

Auburn Mayor Linda Blechinger was in Turkey last week on a trade mission sponsored by the Atlanta-based Istanbul Center in conjunction with the Turkish-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast United States. A Gwinnett County chamber official last year introduced Blechinger to representatives of the Turkish organizations, and she accepted ... [Full Story »]

Mark Phillips

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Tuesday, June 22. 2010

WINDER – Mark C. Phillips, 56, died Monday, June 21, 2010. He was the son of Shirley Phillips of McDonough and the late Warren Wesley Phillips. He was retired as an operations supervisor with 30 years of service from the US Postal Service in Clayton County. He attended various churches, where he enjoyed singing in the choir. Survivors in ... [Full Story »]

Rowena Long

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Tuesday, June 22. 2010

DANIELSVILLE – Rowena Long, 78, died Monday, June 21, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center. A native of Madison County, she was born on March 10, 1932, the daughter of the late Roscoe H. and Vallie Ree Bennett Long. After graduation from Ila High School, she moved to the Atlanta area and worked as a bookkeeper until her retirement. She ... [Full Story »]

Eritha Cartledge

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Tuesday, June 22. 2010

HULL – Mary Eritha Cartledge, 92, died Sunday, June 20, 2010, at Winterville Assisted Living, where she had been a resident for the past four years. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Huge E. and Omie Glenn White. She was a member of the Gordon Chapel United Methodist Church, the Madison County Pilot Club and was ... [Full Story »]

‘Italian looking’ man raises suspicions

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BarrowJournal

Tuesday, June 22. 2010

Police were dispatched to Miles Patrick Road after several residents reported seeing a suspicious looking male in the area. One resident called police after seeing the male take a package from the front porch of his neighbor’s house. The resident said he saw the male visit several other nearby homes before taking the package. The resident ... [Full Story »]

June brides featured in museum display

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BarrowJournal

Tuesday, June 22. 2010

The Barrow County Museum is celebrating one of the most historically popular months for weddings with a display focusing on June brides. The display features several wedding dresses and other memorabilia. Museum curator Beth Barton is also working on a photo collage containing wedding portraits of past and present Winder residents. While Barton ... [Full Story »]

Two charged with disorderly conduct

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Tuesday, June 22. 2010

A man and his girlfriend were charged with disorderly conduct after a loud argument drew the attention of neighbors. Police were dispatched to a Georgia Avenue residence in response to a report that a black male and white woman were arguing at the location. When the officer arrived, he could hear the couple arguing inside the home. The officer ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Wacky rules to live by

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BarrowJournal

Tuesday, June 22. 2010

We all know the “Golden Rule” is to “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” It’s a good code to live by. Treat everyone the way you want to be treated. However, not everyone will follow this rule. Luckily in my family, we have developed some alternative rules to live by that will ensure your survival and keep you from ... [Full Story »]