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Apalachee SAT scores climb

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

The 2008 SAT scores at Apalachee High School went up dramatically from the year before, from 934 to 991 on the traditional scoring total. Scores at Winder-Barrow High School were flat, dropping one point to 990 this year from last year’s 991 total. Both Barrow County High Schools were above the state average of 984 this year, but lagged the ... [Full Story »]

Tax rates to stay the same in Auburn

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

Auburn plans to keep the same tax rates for 2009, but reduce its general fund spending. The Auburn City Council held its first hearing on the proposed 2009 budget last week. The council is expected to take final action on the budget Sept. 4. The tax rates are proposed to be 4.989 mills for the Barrow County part and 4.796 mills for the Gwinnett ... [Full Story »]

Ten arrested for violating probation

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

The Winder Police Department made 26 arrests during the past week and investigated 39 incidents. Those arrested and their charges include: •Lila Nicole Hayes, 120 Second Street, Apt. 1, Winder, probation violation. •Ashley Nicole Morris, 512 Greenfield Drive, Statham, failure to appear. •Danny Joe Hardin, 49, 41 Williams Court, Apt. B, ... [Full Story »]

Technology malfunction hampers start of Barrow school year

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Tuesday, August 26. 2008

BY CHRIS BRIDGES A glitch in the operation of a new computer software system has caused some headaches for teachers, students and faculty in the Barrow County School System during the first two weeks of the 2008-09 year. Technology director Ed Morrison addressed the board of education for approximately 45 minutes during a work session Tuesday ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves apartment complex

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Tuesday, August 26. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The Barrow County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a request to construct an apartment complex near the intersection of Chancey Circle and Haymon Morris Road. The 46.77 acres development will have up to 250 apartment units. Approximately 9.5 acres of the development will be devoted to commercial use and 9.5 acres ... [Full Story »]

Two arrested for possession of meth

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Tuesday, August 26. 2008

The Auburn Police Department investigated four incidents during the past week and made three arrests. The following incidents were investigated: •battery on Carter Road. •warrant arrest on Bradford Park Lane. •warrant arrest from Winder Police Department. •warrant arrest on 4th Avenue. ARRESTS •Melissa Fae Henry, 36, 180 Parks Mill ... [Full Story »]

Winder FD to display antique fire truck

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Monday, August 25. 2008

An antique fire truck will be on display for the Winder Fire Department’s centennial open house on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the fire department’s headquarters museum at Winder Station 1, located at 90 North Broad Street, Winder. The event will also include adult and children fire safety ... [Full Story »]

BOC to vote on apartment complex request

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Monday, August 25. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will decide Tuesday if an apartment complex should be allowed near the intersection of Chancey Circle and Haymon Morris Road. The Barrow County Planning Commission failed to reach a consensus on a request to allow an apartment complex to be developed at the location. After a 3-3 tie vote, ... [Full Story »]

BOE meeting scheduled for Tuesday

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Monday, August 25. 2008

The Barrow County Board of Education will hold a called board meeting and works session on Tuesday, August 26 at 6 p.m. Items on the agenda include discussion of contemporary issues in education, a revision to the grading system policy and a review of the 2010 capital outlay program as it relates to construction of a new middle school in the ... [Full Story »]

Bullock named training officer

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Sunday, August 24. 2008

Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services has named Bryan Bullock as its new training officer. As training officer, Bullock will be responsible for organizing and leading training classes for the department. Bullock began his career as a junior firefighter in Arcade, with his father, who was the fire chief at the time. “I have to give credit ... [Full Story »]

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