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Airport considers noise abatement

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Tuesday, March 2. 2010

The Barrow County Airport Authority is considering implementing noise abatement procedures even in the absence of noise complaints. The VFR (Visual Flight Rules) noise abatement procedures tend to be guidelines that are followed on a voluntary basis, however some airports do enforce the rules and ticket pilots not in accordance. The authority ... [Full Story »]

Man hit with rake in dispute over girl

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Monday, March 1. 2010

An Auburn man contacted the Sheriff’s Office after a dispute with another man over a girl turned physical. The victim claimed a romantic rival beat him with a rake after he went to the man’s Greentree Drive residence. The victim said he went to the man’s house because he heard that the man “wanted to jump on him.” The rake-wielding ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Tackling the deficit

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Monday, March 1. 2010

It only took a staggering $1.6 trillion to do it, but the federal deficit is finally garnering serious attention from Washington lawmakers. Last week, the President announced the creation of a bipartisan debt-reduction commission. This commission will, as Obama said, “attempt the impossible” in tackling a deficit that currently equals ... [Full Story »]

WSA to back financing for seven sewer projects

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Monday, March 1. 2010

The Barrow County Water & Sewerage Authority voted Feb. 16 to pay an unspecified number of early payments on the long-term debt the county is pursuing to build seven major sewer system improvements. In a 5-0 vote, with Barbara Garland absent, the authority voted to provide the financial backing to help Barrow County’s government obtain ... [Full Story »]

Business entrepreneurship classes begin Apr. 7

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Monday, March 1. 2010

The Winder-Barrow Campus of Lanier Technical College will be starting an Entrepreneurship certificate April 7. The 18 credit hour certificate program includes courses in Principles of Management (MKT 100), Business Law (MKT 103, and Entrepreneurship (MKT 110). This program is offered by the Marketing Management department and will cover topics ... [Full Story »]

Attempt to fill prescription fails

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Sunday, February 28. 2010

Two white males were unsuccessful in their attempt to fraudulently obtain a controlled substance from the Atlanta Highway CVS store. The men dropped off a prescription for Lortab 5 mg at the pharmacy drive thru window. The prescription was issued in the name of Jeremy Konig. Three hours later, the two men returned to pick up the medication. ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Remembering my friend and storyteller, J. J. Reneaux

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Sunday, February 28. 2010

It’s hard for me to believe that it’s been ten years this week since my friend and children’s author/singer/songwriter/storyteller, J. J. Reneaux, died of cancer. I met her when she taught a storytelling class, and though I always loved stories and writing, she is the person who made me realize how important stories are in our everyday ... [Full Story »]

Curves fitness centers hosting food drive

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Sunday, February 28. 2010

Curves fitness centers will be hosting a food drive for families in need from Mar. 1-31. Curves locations will collect non-perishable items and monetary donations for local food banks. The goal, according to Curves Founder Diane Heavin, is for the community to come together to help families in need. "At the core of our business is the message ... [Full Story »]

Carl’s alcohol ordinance nearing completion

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Sunday, February 28. 2010

Talk is still under way concerning implementing an alcohol ordinance in Carl that the small town hopes will bring in some added revenue during the consistently slumping economy. Everyone on the council has been in agreement since talk about the ordinance first began that Carl is no place for a sports bar or a bar that only serves alcohol. The ... [Full Story »]

Three arrested for trespassing

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Saturday, February 27. 2010

Three Winder men were charged with trespassing and one faces an additional charge of marijuana possession after police were called to an abandoned house on Pinkston Oaks Circle. When police arrived, they found two cars parked outside and three men inside the vacant home. One of the men, later identified as William Leonard Alexander, 18, of 687 ... [Full Story »]

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