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Political hatred, rhetoric at an all-time high

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Monday, September 21. 2009

What is it about politics that makes people so mad? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself in recent weeks as we see people showing questionable behavior at best at so-called town hall meetings and rallies. We have a split in our country unlike anything we have ever seen. While there a few people like myself who are really in the middle on ... [Full Story »]

Drug investigation uncovers delinquency

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Monday, September 21. 2009

Police investigating a narcotics tip found more than just drugs at a Summit Ridge address. Narcotics investigators responded to 1618 Summit Ridge in Auburn after receiving information indicating there was marijuana at the residence. Upon arrival, officers made contact with two juveniles. Both admitted skipping school that day. Police instructed ... [Full Story »]

Auburn Pageant set for October 17

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Sunday, September 20. 2009

The City of Auburn will host the first ever Auburn Pageant on October 17, 2009. The event will be part of this years’ Auburnfest. The pageant is open to young men and ladies. Prizes will be awarded in four age groups: • Tiny Miss and Tiny Master Auburn, ages two to four. • Little Miss and Little Mr. Auburn, ages five to eight. • Junior ... [Full Story »]

Man arrested after “ruckus raising”

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Sunday, September 20. 2009

A Winder man was arrested last week after threatening to kill his wife and children. Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Rosewood Circle in response to domestic dispute involving an armed man. Upon arrival, deputies found William Landon Wilder, 31, of 542 Rosewood Circle, Winder, sitting outside his house. After being frisked for ... [Full Story »]

House guest steals car, money

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Saturday, September 19. 2009

A Statham man was arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle and cash last Friday. Willie Norris McDowell, 33, of Statham, was staying at a friend’s house on Eighth Street. When the friend awoke at 3 a.m., she discovered McDowell gone and her Chevy Blazer missing. The victim also noticed $90 had been taken from a purse inside the residence. ... [Full Story »]

Winder ministry raising funds for food drive

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Saturday, September 19. 2009

Matt Guthas and his wife Ashley are on a mission. This fall, the couple hopes to raise $3,000 to help poor people in Nicaragua through their Winder based charity, Kosmos Ministries. Matt Guthas said the current fundraising effort will help provide food for “the poorest of the poor” in the Nicaraguan city of Tipitapa. Kosmos Ministries, a ... [Full Story »]

Police investigate fight at soccer field

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Friday, September 18. 2009

Winder Police were called to a soccer field on 2nd Street last week in response to a reported fight between two men. When police arrived, one of the subjects said he was driving and “somehow his vehicle struck another vehicle,” but he did not know how it happened. The driver claimed the owner of the other vehicle approached him and shoved ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Tough road ahead on budget

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Friday, September 18. 2009

Barrow County is down to the wire on its FY2010 budget, which begins Oct. 1. Monday night, the Barrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and is then scheduled to vote on a final budget plan. But that’s just the beginning. After adopting a budget, the BOC will have to find a way to live within its limits and make sure its ... [Full Story »]

Accident investigation uncovers drugs

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Friday, September 18. 2009

What began as a routine traffic accident investigation ended with the arrest of two subjects on felony drug charges last week. Winder Police officers investigating an accident at the intersection of South Broad Street and May Street were approached by the manager of the CVS pharmacy with information about the female occupant of one of the ... [Full Story »]

Winder pays tribute to fallen heroes

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Thursday, September 17. 2009

Dozens of people gathered in Winder last Friday to honor the nearly three thousand Americans killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Winder Fire Chief Ray Mattison said it is important that everyone remembers what took place that day. “We can never forget the sacrifice,” he said. “If we forget it, it could happen again.” ... [Full Story »]

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