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BOC considers stormwater utility fee

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Friday, September 19. 2008

By Kristi Reed With state and federal mandates placing an added financial burden on Barrow County’s Public Works Department, county officials are exploring means of funding required repairs and maintenance of stormwater facilities. Public Works Director Terry Darragh said proper maintenance will allow the county to meet environmental ... [Full Story »]

Auburn P.D. investigates numerous incidents

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Friday, September 19. 2008

The Auburn Police Department investigated the following incidents recently: •domestic dispute on Mount Moriah Road. •neighborhood complaint on Mount Moriah Road. •public intoxication disturbance on Main Street. •domestic dispute on Carter Road. •fight on Carter Road. •theft by taking on Summit Ridge. •fleeing or attempting to ... [Full Story »]

Blaze destroys vacant Auburn house

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Thursday, September 18. 2008

A fire destroyed a vacant house in Auburn early Wednesday morning on Sept. 17, according to the Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services. When firefighters arrived at the Carolyn Street around 5 a.m., the house was heavily involved with flames showing through the roof. “Our firefighters went into a defensive mode right away and were able to ... [Full Story »]

Demolition to begin on airport owned houses

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Thursday, September 18. 2008

By Kristi Reed The Barrow County Airport Authority has approved an $11,350 bid from Dale Harbin Grading to demolish three houses located on airport property near the end of runway 31. Two of the three houses, all located at Hwy. 8 and Giles Road, must undergo asbestos abatement prior to demolition. The authority approved a bid of $9,670 from ... [Full Story »]

Teen arrested for drugs, probation violation

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Thursday, September 18. 2008

Dorreous Arsenio Brooks, 19, of 426 Northridge Lane in Winder was arrested by Winder Police after being found with marijuana. Brooks had a sufficient quantity of marijuana to be charged with possession with intent to distribute. Brooks faces additional charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of government ... [Full Story »]

Tag light violation leads to arrest

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Wednesday, September 17. 2008

Samuel Lee Farmer, 43, 883 Davis Road, Jefferson, was arrested after being stopped for a tag light violation. Farmer’s problems were compounded when an officer noticed an open container of alcohol in his vehicle. When asked for his identification, Farmer provided the officer with false information – presumably in an attempt to hide his ... [Full Story »]

Department heads struggle with budget restrictions

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Wednesday, September 17. 2008

By Kristi Reed The Barrow County Board of Commissioners continued its series of budget work sessions Tuesday night with a review of the public safety and judicial portions of the proposed 2009 budget. In 2009, Barrow County has allocated $20.8 million to public safety, a $1.4 million increase from 2008. Though the budget is being increased, ... [Full Story »]

Prospective buyer found for Granite Hotel

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Tuesday, September 16. 2008

By Kristi Reed The long-awaited renovation of the Granite Hotel may soon be a step closer to completion. Winder Mayor Chip Thompson announced Tuesday that Mitch Williams has offered to buy the historic property for $250,000. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the legal owners of the building, approved the sale on Monday. In accordance ... [Full Story »]

Healan, Post argue over use of Pro Care

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Tuesday, September 16. 2008

By Kristi Reed In an effort to provide better emergency service delivery to the citizens of Barrow County, the fire department contracted with a private ambulance service, Pro Care EMS, last October to provide non-emergency medical transport. According to Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services Chief Robert Post, utilizing Pro Care EMS has ... [Full Story »]

Barrow firefighter to make calendar debut

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Monday, September 15. 2008

A Barrow County firefighter has been selected to pose in the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation’s firefighters calendar. Aaron Fuller — who joined the Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services in 2003 — was one of 16 finalists for the calendar, which is $15. Pre-orders are now being taken by the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation with ... [Full Story »]

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