UPDATED: Funding opens up for Barrow roads, sewer

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, July 3. 2009
While taking intense political heat for many of his decisions regarding the day-to-day operation of the county government, Barrow County Commission Chairman Danny Yearwood is managing to score some behind-the-scenes victories in other arenas. In ... [ Full Story » ] 

Uniformed Gwinnett police recruit arrested in Auburn

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, July 3. 2009
A 24-year-old Gwinnett County Police Department recruit was arrested Thursday after allegedly committing a residential burglary less than 200 yards from the Auburn Police Department. Sean Lee Filyaw was wearing his cadet uniform when at just ... [ Full Story » ] 

Swine flu reported in Barrow County

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, July 3. 2009
A 15-year-old girl is Barrow County's first reported case of the newly declared pandemic virus – novel influenza A (H1N1), popularly known as "swine flu." “The District Health Office has confirmed a case of H1N1 flu in Barrow County,” ... [ Full Story » ] 

EDITORIAL: Who do you believe in Barrow?

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, July 2. 2009
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any more muddled in Barrow County politics, it does. The conclusion of hearings last week at which county CFO Beth Horacek challenged an April suspension by board of commissioners chairman Danny ... [ Full Story » ] 

Auburn police arrest five

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 1. 2009
The Auburn Police Department reported the following arrests and incidents last week: •Joshua Paul Carlin, 21, of 320 Clover Dr., Auburn, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, possession of a schedule IV drug, possession of a schedule ... [ Full Story » ] 

FDIC issues ‘cease and desist’ order on CB&T; Habersham Bank also reportedly under order

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 1. 2009
Two North Georgia banks that operate divisions in Jackson and Barrow counties are reportedly under “cease and desist orders” from the Federal Deposit and Insurance Corp. (FDIC). The FDIC released a 29-page “cease and desist” order last ... [ Full Story » ] 

FDIC issues ‘cease and desist’ order on CB&T; Habersham Bank under state under order

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 1. 2009
Two North Georgia banks that operate divisions in Jackson and Barrow counties are reportedly under “cease and desist orders” from banking regulators. The FDIC released a 29-page “cease and desist” order last Friday against Community Bank ... [ Full Story » ] 

41 arrested in countywide drug sweep

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, June 30. 2009
Local, state and federal law-enforcement officers on Monday conducted a large roundup of Barrow County drug suspects, making 41 arrests. A total of 100 arrest warrants were issued for in connection with drug or domestic violence charges, and ... [ Full Story » ] 

EDITORIAL: Winder moves in right direction on budget process

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, June 29. 2009
The Winder City Council did the right thing last week when it held a real public hearing on the town’s FY2010 budget. It was reportedly the first time in many years that the council had faced the public during its budget process. There are two ... [ Full Story » ] 

Horacek suspension upheld; but board says CFO was not 'untruthful'

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, June 29. 2009
The Barrow County Personnel Review Board has upheld the April 6 suspension of county CFO Beth Horacek because she did not provide the board of commissioners all of the information she knew about the cost overrun for health insurance. But in a ... [ Full Story » ] 
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Recent Comments from Top Stories

Anonymous about FDIC issues ‘cease and desist’ order on CB&T
Fri, 03.07.2009 07:06
Fortunately, the local banks have the houses and land as collateral. So it's not a total loss. The banks (loan officers, loan committees, boards of directors, et al) share a great deal of resp [...]


customer about FDIC issues ‘cease and desist’ order on CB&T
Thu, 02.07.2009 15:40
I don't recall any smaller community type banks getting any tarp. It seemed to be only the larger b anks, united community and sun trust and the like that got some tarp. I am glad to see cb t w [...]


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