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Meeting with German industry reps held in Winder

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Wednesday, May 22. 2013

Rep. Terry England hosted a meeting Tuesday in Winder that brought together local and state educational and economic development officials with representatives of German business and industry. The purpose of the meeting at the Winder Cultural Arts Center was to explore how the Barrow County School System and Lanier Technical College, through ... [Full Story »]

Statham city council discusses relocating city hall

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Wednesday, May 22. 2013

Due to a loss of money from its community rental buildings as well as security concerns, the Statham City Council discussed the possible relocation of city hall at its recent work session. The council discussed moving city hall into the community center across the street, and either renting out the additional offices, turning them into ... [Full Story »]

No charges in helicopter incident

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Wednesday, May 22. 2013

No charges are being filed against a Barrow County property owner over his alleged threat to shoot down a helicopter on May 10. That chopper happened to be carrying former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue at the time. Barrow County District Attorney Brad Smith said the comments of Kenneth Joseph Shook to a Barrow County sheriff’s deputy did not ... [Full Story »]

One lane of North Broad closing overnight Tuesday, Wednesday

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BarrowJournal

Monday, May 20. 2013

The Georgia Department of Transportation says overnight work will require the closing of a portion of the northbound lane of North Broad Street for a project in downtown Winder this week on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The closures from Athens Street to Midland Avenue will be from 9 each night until 6 a.m. the following day. "These are the ... [Full Story »]

Local event to honor older Americans

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BarrowJournal

Saturday, May 18. 2013

Updated: 2 days ago

The Barrow County Senior Center is hosting an event Thursday night in Winder to recognize the contributions of older Americans in this community. Held in conjunction with Older Americans Month, the center will pay tribute to three local leaders who have devoted much of their lives to helping Winder and Barrow County. The honorees will include ... [Full Story »]

Free summer food program for kids starts May 21

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BarrowJournal

Saturday, May 18. 2013

The Barrow County School System has added another week to its free summer food program at the county’s two high schools. Any local child 18 years old and younger may eat both breakfast and lunch for free. No registration is required, and the children do not have to be enrolled in the public schools to participate. The federally funded program ... [Full Story »]

Free music in downtown Winder 7-10 p.m. tonight

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Friday, May 17. 2013

Updated: 5 days ago

The Creston Maxey Band will perform a mix of rock, country tunes and classic rock tonight in a free concert in downtown Winder. The band will play from 7-10 p.m. in the city's gazebo, which is off North Broad Street at Candler Street. The concert is sponsored by the Winder Downtown Development Authority to showcase local talent and to support ... [Full Story »]

At ground zero of immigration issue

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BarrowJournal

Friday, May 17. 2013

QUEENS, N.Y. — I’m standing in a car on the N train approaching the Queensboro Plaza station. The subway has just emerged above ground after zooming through a tunnel underneath the East River from Manhattan and we’re now clanging along an elevated platform above the road. It’s a Saturday morning and the subway is packed with weekend ... [Full Story »]

First of two Winder budget hearings tonight

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Thursday, May 16. 2013

Updated: 6 days ago

The first of two public hearings for the City of Winder’s FY2014 preliminary budget is at 6 p.m. tonight at the Winder Community Center. The budget document is online at www.cityofwinder.com. Following the hearing, the Winder City Council will have a called meeting in order to select which of three accounting firms will do the upcoming ... [Full Story »]

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