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10 dogs dead, shelter director’s explanation disputed

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Wednesday, January 30. 2013

Ten dogs at the Barrow County Animal Shelter were destroyed last week to prevent the spread of an illness believed to be the highly contagious parvovirus. The outbreak was discovered on Jan. 22 after a visitor alerted the staff to a Shepherd mix dog lying on its side with bloody stool nearby. That dog was euthanized that day. The other dogs ... [Full Story »]

Longtime Winder councilman dies early Wednesday

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Wednesday, January 30. 2013

Longtime Winder city councilman Charlie Eberhart died early Wednesday after a year-long battle with brain cancer. Mr. Eberhart was the owner of Eberhart & Son Mortuary, which has operated in the city for more than 50 years. He also held the Ward 2 seat on the Winder City Council for 22 years, making him its second longest-serving member at ... [Full Story »]

Longtime Winder councilman dies; funeral Saturday

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Wednesday, January 30. 2013

School superintendent to recommend 170-day school year

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Monday, January 28. 2013

Barrow County school superintendent Wanda Creel on Tuesday night will recommend that the Barrow County Board of Education approve a school year for 2013-2014 restoring half of the 20 days of instruction cut this year to save money. She will present two school options of the 170-day calendar. Her preference is for one that starts on Aug. 7 and ... [Full Story »]

First 2013 rabies case confirmed in Winder this week

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Friday, January 25. 2013

The year’s first local case of an animal infected with the rabies virus was confirmed this week in a raccoon that on Tuesday night attacked at least one family dog off Alexander Street in Winder. A Winder police officer responding to a noise complaint about barking dogs in the vicinity found the sick raccoon, which was behaving aggressively, ... [Full Story »]

First 2013 rabies case confirmed in Winder

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Friday, January 25. 2013

The year’s first local case of an animal infected with the rabies virus was confirmed this week in a raccoon that on Jan. 22 attacked at least one family dog off Alexander Street in Winder. A Winder police officer responding to a noise complaint about barking dogs in the vicinity found the sick raccoon, which was behaving aggressively, and ... [Full Story »]

School spending falls, but so does revenue

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Friday, January 25. 2013

Owing to major budget cuts, the Barrow County School System spent less per student last year than it has since 2005. In FY2012, the system spent $7,457 per student, down dramatically from the year before when it spent $7,815 per student. The last time Barrow spent less on a per student basis was in FY2005 when it spent $7,262 per student. An ... [Full Story »]

Winder Police searching for armed robbery suspect

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Wednesday, January 23. 2013

The Winder Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect in an armed robbery that took place over the weekend. Officers responded to the package store on McNeal Road around 1:47 p.m. on Jan. 19. A black male described as having a goatee style beard, large build, wearing all dark clothing, sunglasses and a stocking hat ... [Full Story »]

Bill could cost Winder $2 million in water profits

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Wednesday, January 23. 2013

A state legislator has introduced a bill at the outset of the 2013 legislative session that could jeopardize a major cash cow for Winder’s city government. Rep. Wendell Willard is the sponsor of House Bill 41 that would prohibit governmental water and sewer service providers from charging higher rates to customers outside their ... [Full Story »]

Winder officials addressing city ‘eyesore’

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Wednesday, January 23. 2013

Winder city officials are considering a move that once ignited a major City Hall controversy. But this time, the funding for the alleviation of a longstanding eyesore would not come from a multi-million-dollar federal loan to be paid back over the next 40 years. The new administration would pay cash. The goal now is similar to what it was in ... [Full Story »]

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