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Lazy Daze scheduled for September 20

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Friday, September 12. 2008

The second annual Lazy Daze outdoor music festival will be held Saturday, September 20, from 7 p.m. until midnight in downtown Winder. The event will be held in the area between the Winder Community Center and the Winder Picnic Pavilion. The event is free and will include the best in local and regional bands. Artists scheduled to perform ... [Full Story »]

Winder PD hauls 27 to jail

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Friday, September 12. 2008

The Winder Police Department made 27 arrests and investigated 75 incidents over the past two weeks. Those arrested and their charges include: •Travis Denard Flanigan, 27, 248 Wood Avenue, Apt. A, Winder, aggravated battery and probation violation. •Steven Trumaine Griffin, 29, 124 Second Street, Apt. 17, Winder, false imprisonment FVA, ... [Full Story »]

Budget cuts may affect county services

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Thursday, September 11. 2008

By Kristi Reed With the economy wreaking havoc on Barrow County revenues, department heads are trying to cut expenses as they work to finalize the 2009 budget. The Barrow County Board of Commissioners met Thursday for a general government budget work session. The general government portion of the budget represents 27 percent of the $37.5 ... [Full Story »]

McCain keeps maverick status with VP pick

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Thursday, September 11. 2008

BY CHRIS BRIDGES John McCain, who has never been above stepping out of line with the powers-that-be in the Republican Party, pulled a fast one recently with his selection of a political unknown as his running mate. Out of the clear, blue Alaska sky McCain stunned political pundits (and literally had them guessing until the final hour) by ... [Full Story »]

Auburn approves 2009 budget

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Thursday, September 11. 2008

BY SHARON HOGAN The Auburn City Council unanimously approved its 2009 budget Thursday night. The budget shows a total of $7.17 million in anticipated revenue and $6.91 million in projected expenditures. The council held a public hearing to discuss the budget in August. The council also amended the city’s 2008 budget to reflect a change in ... [Full Story »]

Another busy week for BCSO

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Thursday, September 11. 2008

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office made 51 arrests during the past two weeks. Those arrested and their charges include: •Kevin Henry Brown, 46, 120 Second Street, Apt. 6, Winder, aggravated assault and simple battery. •Thomas Chadd Brown, 35, 254 Sequoia Way, Statham, theft by taking, deposit account fraud and failure to appear. ... [Full Story »]

Family violence leads to arrests

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Wednesday, September 10. 2008

Three people were arrested during the past week by the Statham and Auburn police departments for charges related to family violence (FVA). Those arrested during the past two weeks by the Auburn and Statham police departments include the following: AUBURN •Jennifer Marie Redmon, 32, 328 Coblestone Road, Auburn, aggravated assault FVA. ... [Full Story »]

Changes proposed for Hwy. 124, Hwy. 211 intersection

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Wednesday, September 10. 2008

By Kerri Testement One of Braselton’s busiest intersections may be revamped — provided that state transportation funds are available. The Georgia Department of Transportation is proposing that the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 211 and Ga. Hwy. 124 in Barrow County be widened to accommodate growing traffic demands in the area. The plan calls for ... [Full Story »]

BCSO over budget, commissioners want answers

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Tuesday, September 9. 2008

By Kristi Reed After ending the last fiscal year $720,700 under budget, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office expects to end the current fiscal year $606,800 over budget. County finance director Beth Horacek said the BCSO was projecting cost overruns including $230,000 in salaries and wages, $52,000 in fuel costs, $19,000 for maintenance and ... [Full Story »]

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 at the September 23 meeting of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. The county has proposed a ... [Full Story »]

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