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Garrison, Yearwood address GOP gathering

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Tuesday, July 22. 2008

BY KRISTI REED With two hotly contested races being decided in the August 5 runoff, the primary season continues for the Barrow County Republican Party. Members of the Barrow County Republican Party heard a final pitch from the commission chairman candidates at the Monday night meeting of the Barrow GOP. Incumbent candidate Doug Garrison took ... [Full Story »]

D.A. candidates trade barbs at GOP meeting

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Tuesday, July 22. 2008

BY KRISTI REED With the runoff just two weeks away, the candidates for District Attorney have become more aggressive in their attempts to cast doubt on their opponents’ qualifications. Candidates Brad Smith and Donna Sikes had just two minutes to address the Republican Party faithful at the Monday night meeting of the Barrow County GOP. With ... [Full Story »]

D.A. candidates trade barbs at Barrow GOP meeting Mon. night

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Tuesday, July 22. 2008

Stiffer fines proposed in Auburn

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Monday, July 21. 2008

People who break the law in the City of Auburn could soon be paying a heftier fine for their offense. With the rising costs of gas, the Auburn City Council is looking at stiffer traffic fines to help offset the cost of patrolling. The council will vote at its monthly meeting Thursday, August 7, at 7 p.m. on an additional $20 to be added to ... [Full Story »]

Proposed skate park gets opposition from Auburn council

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Monday, July 21. 2008

Some Auburn residents have been hoping for a skate park in the Barrow County town. But the majority of the council members voiced opposition to the idea at a meeting Thursday night. No vote was taken and the matter will be part of future city discussions on the city’s recreation agenda. Council members Dorissa Shackelford, Peggy Langley and ... [Full Story »]

MONDAY: Garrison, Yearwood to speak at GOP meeting

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Monday, July 21. 2008

Barrow County chairman candidates Doug Garrison and Danny Yearwood will speak at the Monday, July 21 meeting of the Barrow County Republican Party. Each candidate will be allowed two minutes to speak. Garrison and Yearwood will face each other in a runoff election on August 5. The featured speaker Monday night will be talk show host Martha ... [Full Story »]

Auburn Police investigate 16 incidents

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Saturday, July 19. 2008

The Auburn Police Department investigated the following incidents during the past week: •juvenile complaint on Scenic Lane. •statutory rape on Parks Mill Road. •traffic violation complaint on Atlanta Highway. •lost or mislaid property on Atlanta Highway. •theft by taking on 3rd Avenue. •prisoner transport. •damage to a city ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Time to bring down arrogant Speaker

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Friday, July 18. 2008

Kudos to Rep. Tommy Benton and Rep. Terry England of Jackson and Barrow counties for taking a stand against Georgia House Speaker Glenn Richardson. Benton and England are two of a cadre of representatives who plan to support another candidate to challenge Richardson for the Speaker’s position. It’s the right move to make for the citizens of ... [Full Story »]

GSP, local departments list arrests

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Friday, July 18. 2008

Arrests made last week by the Auburn, Bethlehem, Statham and Winder police departments and the Georgia State Patrol include the following: AUBURN •Tiffany Lynn Hughes, 24, 207 Carter Road, Auburn, simple battery. •Jessica Nikita Leblanc, 22, 131 Governors Ridge, Auburn, simple battery. BETHLEHEM •Joni Renata Davis, 26, 1021 Hidden Hamlet ... [Full Story »]

Garrison, Yearwood to speak at GOP meeting

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Wednesday, July 16. 2008

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