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Winder police asking for city alarm ordinance

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Wednesday, February 11. 2009

The Winder Police Department has asked the city council to institute a city alarm ordinance that would impose registration and equipment requirements and fines for an excessive number of false alarms. Winder Police Capt. Dennis Dorsey said during a council work session Tuesday afternoon that police officers are responding to too many false ... [Full Story »]

Pastor charged with burning own church

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Wednesday, February 11. 2009

A three-year joint investigation by Barrow County Sheriff’s Office investigators and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has resulted in a second arrest in the 2005 arson of New Life Deliverance Church in Barrow County. Quincy Arnold, 49, of Lawrenceville, former pastor of the New Life Deliverance ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Working man ignored in tough times

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Friday, February 6. 2009

Last Wednesday, after another edition of the newspaper had been completed, my better half and I embarked on our weekly ritual of going to lunch. As we settled in for our meal, which usually does not occur until well past 12, our conversation turned toward current events and politics, as is often the case. On this day the economy was one of the ... [Full Story »]

Top county administrator resigns

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Wednesday, February 4. 2009

Barrow County’s chief administrator abruptly resigned Monday after questions were raised about his handling of pay scales for county employees over the past three years. Keith Lee, who has served as chief of operations since April 2004, submitted his resignation letter to Barrow County Board of Commissioners Chairman Danny Yearwood at 8 a.m. ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Trash a major problem in Barrow

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Wednesday, February 4. 2009

Dear Editor: I would like your paper to wake up the citizens of Barrow County. The trash on our roads is deplorable. I walk my dog in the morning and take three bags, one for the dog and two to pick up the garbage that gets thrown out of vehicles. I picked up 60 lbs. of trash last week in my development. I filled four large plastic bags and ... [Full Story »]

Abandoned house fire investigation

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Wednesday, February 4. 2009

The cause of a Tuesday morning fire in an abandoned house is under investigation by both the Fire Investigation Unit of Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services and the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Scott Dakin, public information officer for the fire department, said in a press release that Barrow firefighters responded to 1035 Bowman ... [Full Story »]

Unemployment up to 8.7%

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Wednesday, February 4. 2009

Barrow County’s unemployment rate hit 8.7 percent in December, up from 7.8 percent in November and nearly double the December 2007 rate of 4.5 percent. Barrow’s rate was above that of the state’s rate of 7.8 percent in December. Labor force estimates show that Barrow had 2,951 people unemployed in December. Barrow’s rate was among the ...

Man arrested in Barrow church arson case

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Sunday, February 1. 2009

One man has been charged in the 2005 arson of New Life Deliverance Church in Barrow County. Maurice Arnold, 24, of Dacula, was charged last week by the Barrow County Sheriff's Office with arson, conspiracy to commit arson and vandalism to a place of worship. He is the son of the church's pastor. Barrow Sheriff's Office officials said in a news ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Barrow Animal Control is needed

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Wednesday, January 28. 2009

Dear Editor: Having lived in Barrow County for many years, and living here before animal control, I can assure you although not perfect, we do need it. Gwinnett is not perfect, but they do have volunteers! It is not a job for the faint of heart and the better the pound, the more people that are willing to help. If you want to be the best one ... [Full Story »]

Winder residents report rash of thefts from autos

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Wednesday, January 28. 2009

Winder police are on the hunt for the culprits who rummaged through at least eight vehicles last week. In some cases, the thieves looked through glove compartments or center consoles, leaving behind a mess. In other cases, the thieves stole electronic equipment or other items. Winder Police Capt. Dennis Dorsey, commander of the Uniform Patrol ... [Full Story »]

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