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Sheriff’s Office reports drop in crime

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Saturday, January 23. 2010

Despite higher call volume and generating 2,000 more reports than the previous year, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office has good news to report for 2009. Recently released statistics show the crime rate fell in the agency’s jurisdiction during the past year. The numbers are consistent with national crime figures compiled by the Federal ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Asking why?

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Saturday, January 23. 2010

“Breathe, pray, be kind…In dark times, give off light.” - Anne Lamott I never know how to react to a major disaster like the earthquake in Haiti. It feels like I should do something grand – more grand than write a $30 check to the Red Cross. In the face of the ongoing news coverage of devastation and death, it feels like the things I ... [Full Story »]

Motorcyclist crashes into patrol car, flees

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Friday, January 22. 2010

A Statham man was arrested after crashing his motorcycle into a deputy’s patrol car and then fleeing the scene. A deputy spotted Christopher Michael Jones, 35, of 462 Wall Rd in Statham, driving a motorcycle without any protective headgear. The deputy activated his emergency lights and attempted to stop Jones on Atlanta Highway. Jones turned ... [Full Story »]

Kemp, Northington address local GOP

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Friday, January 22. 2010

In the past few weeks, Brain Kemp has made the transition from candidate to incumbent. Appointed by Gov. Sonny Perdue to fill the vacancy created by Karen Handel’s resignation, Kemp said he was grateful for the opportunity to serve as acting Secretary of State. “I’m excited about the opportunity and I appreciate Governor Perdue’s ... [Full Story »]

Farr named officer of the year

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Friday, January 22. 2010

Lt. Frank Farr of the Winder Police Department was recently named officer of the year by Winder Moose Lodge 262. “It is a great honor to be receiving this award and to be in the company of such fine public safety personnel,” Farr said. Farr, a 23-year law enforcement veteran, has dedicated the past 17 years to the City of Winder Police ... [Full Story »]

Local firefighter headed to Haiti

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Thursday, January 21. 2010

Firefighter Dany Menard of Barrow County Emergency Services has a very personal reason for wanting to assist with the disaster relief in Haiti. Menard’s mother and uncle live on the earthquake ravaged island. Though he has not spoken with either of them since the quake, he received word that both survived. His uncle is already at work helping ... [Full Story »]

WBMS artwork on display at UGA

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Thursday, January 21. 2010

Winder Barrow Middle School has been invited to display student artwork in the new Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia. Art work from the fall semester of 2009 will be on display. Last semester, eighth grade students emulated the realist painters Chuck Close and Richard Estes. Students also took on the tedious task of creating ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Important task awaits Georgia voters in 2010

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Thursday, January 21. 2010

The arrival of 2010 means a statewide election for our state. While I realize many are still in a political snooze, the statewide elections are very important given the ongoing economic crisis we are facing. With a few exceptions, many hard-working Georgians are hurting right now through no fault of their own. While some fringe yackers try to ... [Full Story »]

Arrest made in drive-by shooting

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Wednesday, January 20. 2010

A Winder man has been arrested in connection with a Jan. 6 drive-by shooting on Wright Street. A Winder woman and her friends narrowly escaped serious injury after Ricky Trayton Davis, 19, of 218 Third Avenue B, reportedly fired several shots at a West Wright Street residence. The woman said Davis was angry that she had not bought pills for him ... [Full Story »]

Sentences issued in Barrow County Magistrate Court

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Wednesday, January 20. 2010

The following cases were heard in Barrow County Magistrate Court on Jan. 5, 2010 with Judge June Davis presiding. Those charged and their sentences are as follows: • Dessau Samuel Andrews, obstruction of a law enforcement officer and contributing to the delinquency of a minor: charge changed to disorderly conduct, 16 hours of community ... [Full Story »]

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