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DA offices in Georgia to start furloughs

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Friday, August 29. 2008

District attorney offices across the state will take across the board furloughs, starting this month. The Prosecuting Attorney’s Council announced last week that budget cuts and declining revenue have resulted in the decision to take furloughs. State-paid employees of district attorney offices and the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council staff ... [Full Story »]

New Superior Court judgeship recommended

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Friday, August 29. 2008

The Judicial Council of Georgia has recommended that the Piedmont Judicial Circuit get another superior court judgeship. The council recently reviewed caseload data for requesting circuits and named the Piedmont Judicial Circuit with the highest priority among 10 circuits for a new superior court judgeship. The Piedmont Judicial Circuit serves ... [Full Story »]

Three arrested for obstruction

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Friday, August 29. 2008

The Statham Police Department made six arrests during the past week. Those arrested and their charges include: •Hugh David Gingerich, 45, 1714 Grant Lane, Statham, battery FVA and cruelty to animals. •Derrick Justin Mayweather, 26, 1678 Doc McLocklin Road, Statham, probation violation, theft by receiving stolen property and forgery. ... [Full Story »]

BCSO arrests 52 people last week

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Thursday, August 28. 2008

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office made 52 arrests during the past week. Those arrested and their charges include: •Athea Emmett Brown, 41, 3764 Valpariso Circle, Decatur, probation violation. •Jason Randall Chance, 41, 24 Autry Road, Auburn, theft by conversion. •Bobby Jack Crowe, 42, 279 Holly Drive, Winder, probation violation. ... [Full Story »]

Apalachee SAT scores climb

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

The 2008 SAT scores at Apalachee High School went up dramatically from the year before, from 934 to 991 on the traditional scoring total. Scores at Winder-Barrow High School were flat, dropping one point to 990 this year from last year’s 991 total. Both Barrow County High Schools were above the state average of 984 this year, but lagged the ... [Full Story »]

Tax rates to stay the same in Auburn

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

Auburn plans to keep the same tax rates for 2009, but reduce its general fund spending. The Auburn City Council held its first hearing on the proposed 2009 budget last week. The council is expected to take final action on the budget Sept. 4. The tax rates are proposed to be 4.989 mills for the Barrow County part and 4.796 mills for the Gwinnett ... [Full Story »]

Ten arrested for violating probation

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

The Winder Police Department made 26 arrests during the past week and investigated 39 incidents. Those arrested and their charges include: •Lila Nicole Hayes, 120 Second Street, Apt. 1, Winder, probation violation. •Ashley Nicole Morris, 512 Greenfield Drive, Statham, failure to appear. •Danny Joe Hardin, 49, 41 Williams Court, Apt. B, ... [Full Story »]

Technology malfunction hampers start of Barrow school year

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Tuesday, August 26. 2008

BY CHRIS BRIDGES A glitch in the operation of a new computer software system has caused some headaches for teachers, students and faculty in the Barrow County School System during the first two weeks of the 2008-09 year. Technology director Ed Morrison addressed the board of education for approximately 45 minutes during a work session Tuesday ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves apartment complex

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Tuesday, August 26. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The Barrow County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a request to construct an apartment complex near the intersection of Chancey Circle and Haymon Morris Road. The 46.77 acres development will have up to 250 apartment units. Approximately 9.5 acres of the development will be devoted to commercial use and 9.5 acres ... [Full Story »]

Two arrested for possession of meth

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Tuesday, August 26. 2008

The Auburn Police Department investigated four incidents during the past week and made three arrests. The following incidents were investigated: •battery on Carter Road. •warrant arrest on Bradford Park Lane. •warrant arrest from Winder Police Department. •warrant arrest on 4th Avenue. ARRESTS •Melissa Fae Henry, 36, 180 Parks Mill ... [Full Story »]

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