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Sheriff: Jail mail policy working well

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Saturday, October 2. 2010

On August 1, the Barrow County Detention Center implemented a new mail policy restricting incoming and outgoing general mail to postcards. The policy change was designed to save money and increase safety according to Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith. Since the policy was implemented, there have been no formal complaints and only some “initial ... [Full Story »]

School system reports stolen AC units

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Saturday, October 2. 2010

Two air conditioning units valued at $9,000 were reported stolen from Barrow County School property. The theft occurred at a Highland Drive building owned by the school system. Two maintenance workers discovered the theft when they conducted a routine check of the building. According to the school system employee who filed the report, the ... [Full Story »]

Overall county finances actually see improvement

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Friday, October 1. 2010

Minutes before the Barrow County Board of Commissioners approved more layoffs Tuesday, it learned that the county’s financial picture has significantly improved. Department managers and elected officials apparently heeded the urgent warnings of the county’s new CFO, who in July called for a freeze on all non-payroll spending other than for ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Better vetting and oversight needed on wayward cops

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Friday, October 1. 2010

From an anecdotal perspective, it seems as if there are more cops getting in trouble these days than ever before. A Winder policeman was recently fired for having “hit” socially on a witness from an incident he covered. A Jefferson cop was fired for having literally hit someone in a bar after a night of drinking. And all over the Internet ... [Full Story »]

Hundreds vote early for Nov. 2 election

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Friday, October 1. 2010

Early voting for the Nov. 2 general election is now underway. Early voting began Monday, Sept. 20 and ends on Friday, Oct. 29 in all Georgia counties. As of Sept. 27, 265 Barrow County voters had cast ballots, according to Barrow County Elections supervisor Katie Ferm. Ferm said her office is also busy mailing absentee ballots to voters who ... [Full Story »]

Three arrested while trying to ‘rescue’ woman

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Friday, October 1. 2010

Three people were arrested for burglary after attempting to break down the door of a woman they claimed they were trying to rescue. A Barrow County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to a Hwy. 124 residence after the homeowner called 911 and said someone was trying to get into her home. Two Braselton police officers also responded to the ... [Full Story »]

Two arrested on charges of child exploitation

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Thursday, September 30. 2010

Two men are facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to solicit sex from minors. Last week, Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies arrested David Blackmon, 26, of 1443 Jefferson Drive in Atlanta, and Thomas Earl Kimbrough, 60, of 5550 Lakeshore Drive in Buford, on charges of sexual exploitation of children and enticing a child for ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: An inspiration to entire community

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Thursday, September 30. 2010

She walked onto the playing field at R. Harold Harrison Stadium with a smile that was as wide as the 100-yard playing surface. In an announcement that surprised absolutely no one, AHS senior Kristen Clack was named Homecoming Queen Friday night and an entire community, even those who were not there, applauded this remarkable young woman. If you ... [Full Story »]

Man sentenced in Barrow County stabbing death

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Thursday, September 30. 2010

A Colbert man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for the stabbing death of Oscar Armando Lopez Melandez, 51, earlier this year. Melandez, of Athens, was found dead in a drainage ditch off Booth Road in Statham on March 12. The following morning, authorities charged Adalberto Sanchez, 53, with felony murder, possession of a firearm or ... [Full Story »]

Dispute concerning rent leads to shouting match

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Thursday, September 30. 2010

A dispute over a proposed raise in rent led to a shouting match between Barrow County Airport Authority chairman Frank Nocera and the owner of a flight school Monday night. In a letter to Robert Mancini, owner of Romanair on Aug. 24, Nocera requested $3,867 per month building rent, plus $7,623 per month for the land Romanair currently rents. ... [Full Story »]

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