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Citizen, councilman seek alcohol ordinance changes

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Wednesday, October 8. 2008

By Kristi Reed It may soon be easier to wet your whistle in Winder. The council has been asked to consider changes to the city’s alcohol ordinance and to consider adopting an ordinance to allow for alcohol sales at certain events. At Monday night’s work session, councilman at-large Mike Mingus asked the council to consider passing an ... [Full Story »]

Who were the losers in the first debates?

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Wednesday, October 8. 2008

With the first round of the 2008 presidential debates in the book, the discussion continues on who won between Democratic nominee Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. Here’s how the national talking heads sum it up: everyone at FOX News says McCain won hands down. It wasn’t even close. Ditto for Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and the like. ... [Full Story »]

Barrow BOE to move forward on private sewer

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Wednesday, October 8. 2008

BY CHRIS BRIDGES Barrow County School officials are set to move forward with the use of a private sewer system for the newest middle school, which will be constructed on Mulberry Road. Assistant superintendent for facilities Jake Grant told superintendent Ron Saunders and board of education officials on Tuesday night that while nothing is ... [Full Story »]

Barrow BOE tables action on Hispanic-based music class

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Wednesday, October 8. 2008

BY CHRIS BRIDGES A request to add a Hispanic-based musical education class for Apalachee High School was tabled by the Barrow County Board of Education Tuesday night. Despite receiving additional information on the proposed cultural musical course titled Beginning Mariachi Ensemble, the board tabled the matter to seek additional data. Kerry ... [Full Story »]

Man arrested on drug, weapon charges after dispute

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Wednesday, October 8. 2008

A Winder man was arrested last week after police found marijuana and a hand gun in his vehicle. Police were dispatched to the Shell gas station on Midland Avenue after a man called 911 to report that he had been threatened by Alex Wiley Griffith, age 51. The victim told investigators that Griffith accused him of attacking Griffith’s disabled ... [Full Story »]

Development planned for downtown Winder

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Tuesday, October 7. 2008

By Kristi Reed The Winder City Council approved several zoning and variance requests on Tuesday to facilitate the development of a new downtown commercial center. The proposed development, The Crossroads at Winder, will be located between Duke Street and May Street. Current plans call for a mixture of retail, office and restaurant space. Karen ... [Full Story »]

New development planned for Winder

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Tuesday, October 7. 2008

By Kristi Reed The Winder City Council approved several zoning and variance requests on Tuesday to facilitate the development of a new commercial center. The proposed development, The Crossroads at Winder, will be located between Duke Street and May Street. Current plans call for a mixture of retail, office and restaurant space. Karen Watkins ... [Full Story »]

Man tests limits of motorcycle, lands in jail

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Tuesday, October 7. 2008

A Gwinnet County man was arrested for reckless driving after using Hwy. 316 as a test track. A Barrow County deputy clocked the man travelling in excess of 110 miles per hour with a laser, more than 45 miles above the posted limit of 65 mph. When asked why he was driving at such a high rate of speed, the Lawrenceville man replied, "I just got ... [Full Story »]

Chamber to host “Women in Business” luncheon

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Tuesday, October 7. 2008

The Barrow County Chamber of Commerce will host a “Women in Business Luncheon” on Monday, October 13. Gina Mixon of Mixon Growth Partners, LLC, will lead a discussion on dealing with difficult people. The presentation will provide tips on dealing with co-workers, handling challenging individuals, controlling your emotions and managing ... [Full Story »]

Woman charged for fatal accident

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Monday, October 6. 2008

An 84-year-old Hoschton woman has been charged with homicide by vehicle in the second degree for a wreck that took three lives in February. The Georgia State Patrol says Minnie Lucille Dressler, 1764 Ga. Hwy. 211, crossed the centerline on Hwy. 211 on Feb. 24 and hit a Chevy Lumina head-on with three passengers. Those killed were Nancy Hamrick, ... [Full Story »]

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