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Sentences issued in Superior Court

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Tuesday, October 13. 2009

The Barrow County Superior Court sentenced twenty-three people during the past week. Those charged and their sentences are listed below. Charges listed as nolle prosequi are those in which the prosecutor or plaintiff indicated they would not proceed with the case. In criminal cases, a disposition of nolle prosequi may be entered when evidence ... [Full Story »]

Statham Police investigate fight

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Tuesday, October 13. 2009

Statham Police were called Sunday, October 4 to investigate a fight which occurred the previous night. The fight, which took place at a residence on Greenfield Drive, remains under investigation. Other incidents investigated by Statham Police during the past week include an assault which occurred on Wise Court and a domestic dispute on Eighth ... [Full Story »]

Candlelight vigil set for October 13

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Monday, October 12. 2009

Peace Place will hold a candlelight vigil on Tuesday, October 13 for victims of domestic violence. The vigil, part of domestic violence awareness month, will be held from 7-8 p.m. on the steps of the old Barrow County Courthouse. This is the tenth year Peace Place has hosted the event. Sai Herr-Le, volunteer coordinator for Peace Place, said ... [Full Story »]

MONDAY: Weather alet issued for Barrow area

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Monday, October 12. 2009

The National Weather Service has issued a “significant weather alert” Monday for Jackson, Madison, Banks and Barrow counties due to heavy rain in the area. The NWS warns that runoff from the rain can cause minor flooding of creeks and roads. The warning remains in effect until 11 a.m. Monday

MONDAY: Weather alert issued for Barrow area

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Monday, October 12. 2009

Bottle throwing man arrested after bar dispute

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Monday, October 12. 2009

A Lawrenceville man was arrested last Thursday after a disagreement at Downrigger’s bar turned violent. Justin Wayne Burgess, age 21 of 3165 Duke of Patrick in Lawrenceville allegedly became angry when he wanted to leave the bar but his female companions did not. One of the females told police that during the course of the argument, Burgess ... [Full Story »]

Candlelight vigil set for October 13

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Sunday, October 11. 2009

Wreck sends man to hospital

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Saturday, October 10. 2009

Statham Police arrested a Winder man after a single car wreck this past weekend. The accident occurred Sunday morning at approximately 4:45 a.m. on Atlanta Highway near Mulberry Street. The man, Hal Palmer of Winder, told police he flipped his car after swerving to miss a deer. When police arrived at the scene, they found Palmer partially ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Freedom of speech under attack

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Friday, October 9. 2009

BY KRISTI REED: In the 18th century, freedom of speech was much more of an absolute than it is today. Beginning in the 20th century, the Supreme Court of the United States began shaping the definition of free speech. Freedom of speech was restricted to preclude hate speech, some forms of obscenity or pornography, libel and other types of speech ... [Full Story »]