Russell out as Pendergrass chief

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Mike Buffington
Tuesday, August 18. 2009
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Embattled Pendergrass Police Chief Rob Russell is being replaced, but will continue to serve as the town’s administrator. "The mayor has decided to replace me in that (chief’s) position,” Russell said this week. “I will stay on as city administrator." He said his salary will be changed, but he doesn't know how much yet. The town began ... [Full Story »] 

DA Smith: No decision made on Pendergrass

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Mike Buffington
Wednesday, August 12. 2009
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District Attorney Brad Smith said Monday that he has not reviewed all of the evidence from a group of whistleblowers alleging corruption by Pendergrass officials. Smith said he had made no decision on whether or not he will take any action to investigate the matter. Nancy Val Preda, attorney for the three whistleblowers, said she took some of ... [Full Story »] 

Arcade police staff cut

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Angela Gary
Monday, August 10. 2009
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Arcade has become the third town in Jackson County to cut its staff, or implement furloughs due to budget problems. Arcade police chief Randy Williams confirmed Friday that four of his seven employees have been cut. This leaves only the police chief and two patrol officers. “We are sworn to protect and serve and that is what we three will ... [Full Story »] 

Whistleblowers allege Pendergrass corruption

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Mike Buffington
Wednesday, August 5. 2009
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THREE City of Pendergrass employees allege that the town is rife with corruption, ticket-fixing and favoritism, but that Mayor Monk Tolbert ignored evidence they gave him in June of the wrongdoing and instead, fired two of them under the guise of “budget cutting.” On June 28, city clerk Katherine Rintoul, policeman Scott Rogers and ... [Full Story »] 

Pendergrass cuts half of city staff

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Sharon Hogan
Wednesday, July 29. 2009
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The Pendergrass City Council eliminated half of its workforce on Tuesday night, including dismissing its city clerk. In a unanimous vote by the council, the following five positions were cut: City clerk Katherine Rintoul; assistant city clerk Renee Martinez; full-time police officer Scott Rogers; full-time police investigator Mark Abruzzino; ... [Full Story »] 

Winder man shot in argument over money

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Mike Buffington
Sunday, July 26. 2009
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A 25-year-old Winder man was shot Thursday during an argument over money, according to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office. The victim, whose wounds were not life-threatening, was taken to an area hospital. His identity has not been disclosed. Arrested and being held without bond at the Barrow County Detention Center is 19-year-old Keyon Neal of ... [Full Story »] 

Graham to run for state Senate seat; move to open up Braselton mayor’s slot

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Mike Buffington
Tuesday, July 21. 2009
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Braselton Mayor Pat Graham won’t run for re-election this fall and instead seek the Georgia State Senate seat currently held by Sen. Ralph Hudgens. Hudgens will be running for Georgia Insurance Commissioner, thus opening up the Senate District 47 seat. Graham, a Republican, said her campaign would be based on “conservative principles.” ... [Full Story »] 

Winder's First Piedmont Bank closed by FDIC

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Mike Buffington
Monday, July 20. 2009
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First Piedmont Bank, Winder, was taken over Friday night by the FDIC and Georgia Department of Banking. First American Bank and Trust Company of Athens assumed all deposits of the bank. The bank is the second area community bank to be closed this year by the FDIC. Freedom Bank based in Commerce with a branch in Winder was taken over by the FDIC ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson foreclosures up 37%

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Mike Buffington
Thursday, July 16. 2009
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Foreclosure actions for the first eight months of 2009 in Jackson County are up 37 percent over the same period last year. Some 903 foreclosure actions have been taken through the August sale date in Jackson County, up from 661 in the first eight months of 2008. For all of 2008, Jackson County had 1,051 foreclosure actions taken. August’s ... [Full Story »] 

Mother, son die just days apart from cancer

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Mike Buffington
Tuesday, July 14. 2009
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A Barrow County mother and son who waged brave battles against cancer died two days apart last week. Visitation for Melinda (Missy) Morgan and Ryan Morgan will be held Friday, July 17 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at Smith Memory Chapel in Winder. Services will be held Saturday, July 18 at Bethlehem First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Missy, 46, died ... [Full Story »] 
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