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BOE leaves millage rate unchanged

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Monday, September 8. 2008

The Barrow County Board of Education voted unanimously to leave the school tax rate at 18.50 mills for the upcoming year. The rate will result in property taxes of $1,850 for every $100,000 of assessed value. The county will set its millage rate ... [ Full Story » ]

GOP to meet September 15

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Monday, September 8. 2008

The Barrow County Republican Party is scheduled to meet Monday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Winder Woman’s Club. Linda Herren, Georgia GOP National committeewoman, will report on the 2008 Republican National Convention. The public is ... [ Full Story » ]

Emergency personnel offer advice on preparing for disasters

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Sunday, September 7. 2008

Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services have joined with the Department of Homeland Security in marking September as National Preparedness Month. If every family in Barrow County looks at becoming better prepared, the damages and loss of life ... [ Full Story » ]

Williams Named CERT Champion

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Saturday, September 6. 2008

Mike Williams was recently honored by members of Barrow County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) as a “CERT Champion.” Dave Muller, vice president of the Barrow County CERT, said Williams and his employer, Stepan Corporation have ... [ Full Story » ]

UPDATED: Barrow chief answers concerns about ambulance service

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Friday, September 5. 2008

By Robert J. Post “I called 911 and requested an ambulance and a fire engine showed up first.” What’s going on? What’s going on is the Barrow County Department of Fire and Emergency Services has taken positive steps to improve the ... [ Full Story » ]

Barrow trailer destroyed by fire

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Friday, September 5. 2008

A fire destroyed a trailer on Jones Road in Statham on Saturday, Aug. 30, according to the Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services. When firefighters arrived at the double-wide trailer, it was fully involved in fire. “With the amount of fire, ... [ Full Story » ]

UPDATED: BCSO puts 57 behind bars

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Thursday, September 4. 2008

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested 57 people over the past week. Those arrested and their charges include: •Brenda Kennedy Alley, 48, 1331 Osborne Road, Statham, probation violation. •Misti Amber Arriga, 34, 1218 Highway 124, ... [ Full Story » ]

Barrow BOE takes no action on Bible classes

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Thursday, September 4. 2008

BY CHRIS BRIDGES One Barrow County Board of Education member said offering courses in teaching the new and Old Testament of the Bible as history and literature was simply political. Another feared it would leave the board, and possibly individual ... [ Full Story » ]

Winder, Statham police make ten arrests

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Wednesday, September 3. 2008

Arrests made last week by the Winder and Statham police departments include the following: WINDER •Joseph Cecil Black, 49, 255 Georgia Avenue, Winder, Violation of Georgia Controlled Substance Act (VGCSA) trafficking methamphetamine, possession ... [ Full Story » ]

BOC gets first look at 2009 budget

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Tuesday, September 2. 2008

By Kristi Reed Continuing economic woes have forced the county to eliminate several requested items from the 2009 budget. The Barrow County Board of Commissioners got its first look at the proposed cuts Tuesday night. Among the items left ... [ Full Story » ]

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BOE leaves millage rate unchanged

GOP to meet September 15

Emergency personnel offer advice on preparing for disasters

Williams Named CERT Champion

UPDATED: Barrow chief answers concerns about ambulance service

Barrow trailer destroyed by fire

UPDATED: BCSO puts 57 behind bars

Barrow BOE takes no action on Bible classes

Winder, Statham police make ten arrests

BOC gets first look at 2009 budget

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