Entries by BarrowJournal

Burn ban to be lifted October 1

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
The annual outdoor burn ban will expire October 1. Barrow County Emergency Services reminds all citizens to follow safety practices and applicable laws when burning outdoors. “Although we have had substantial rain this month the dangers are still there when burning your yard debris,” said Lieutenant Scott Dakin, public information officer ... [Full Story »] 

Rodgers named chief of the year

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
Winder Police Chief Stanley Rodgers has been named 2009 Chief of the Year by Gravediggers Ministries. Gravedigger Ministries founder Joe Oreskovich presented Rodgers with the award on Saturday, September 26. The award honors Rodgers for his “contributions educating others while spiritually uplifting our community” and for his “dedication ... [Full Story »] 

School system looking at online policies

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
The Barrow County Board of Education discussed Tuesday night having a policy dealing with system employees interacting with students via Facebook, MySpace and the Internet in general. Superintendent Ron Saunders said there is a need to define what is proper interaction among staff and students in these area and wanted to use guidelines set up ... [Full Story »] 

‘Tailgate Barrow’ slated Thursday

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
In anticipation of the annual Battle of Barrow football game, the 2009 Tailgate Barrow will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday. The event will be to celebrate Barrow County and its county schools, organizers said. The celebration will take place at the Barrow County Professional Development Center at 179 West Athens Street. Food will be available ... [Full Story »] 

Police investigate Porta Potty damage

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
Auburn Police were called to Shackleford Park after a city employee discovered the park’s Porta Potty had been damaged. According to police reports, the portable toilet had been knocked over and dented in several places. The top had also been separated from the base. The investigating officer noted tire tracks leading up to the damaged ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: The truth about health care reform

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
What is the truth about President Obama’s plan for health care reform? Even after his speech to a joint session of Congress, questions still remain. It is easy to speak banalities about affordable coverage for all, “security and stability,” etc., but, as the saying goes, the devil is in the details. The President claims his plan will cost ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: The truth about health care reform

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
What is the truth about President Obama’s plan for health care reform? Even after his speech to a joint session of Congress, questions still remain. It is easy to speak banalities about affordable coverage for all, “security and stability,” etc., but, as the saying goes, the devil is in the details. The President claims his plan will cost ... [Full Story »] 

Video games, cosmetics reported stolen

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, September 29. 2009
Statham Police were called to a Baker Street address last week to investigate a burglary. The victim reported two DVD players, video games, two suitcases and over $200 worth of Mark Kay cosmetics were stolen. Investigators believe the burglars placed the cosmetics, games and DVD players inside the suitcases before removing them from the ... [Full Story »] 

BOC votes 5-0 to adopt FY2010 budget

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, September 29. 2009
When it was all said and done, there was nothing left to say. So at a meeting that literally lasted about a minute, the Barrow County Board of Commissioners on Monday night adopted the county government’s $33.1 million budget for fiscal year 2010. The vote was 5-0, with Commissioner Steve Worley absent. Instrumental in helping to balance the ... [Full Story »] 

Thieves steal ATV, fuel

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, September 29. 2009
An Atlanta Highway business suffered $18,000 in losses due to theft last week. After cutting through a fence to gain access to the property, a thief stole a 2007 Kubota ATV. Before leaving, the thief fueled the ATV using the company fuel pump. An employee of the business said six gallons of fuel had been stolen. The incident remains under ...
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