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Lightning causes $24K in damage at airport

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

BY KRISTI REED A May lightning strike that damaged the airport’s localizer caused more damage than originally thought. Airport Director Glen Boyd said Thursday that in addition to the localizer, the May 24 lightning strike damaged taxiway lights along with wind speed and direction instruments. Two hundred feet of underground wire, five ... [Full Story »]

Probation violations, missed court dates send 15 to jail

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

The Winder Police Department made 27 arrests and investigated 34 incidents during the past week. Of the 27 people arrested, eight were locked up for probation violation offenses and seven people were taken into custody for failure to appear. Those arrested and their charges include: •Johnny Wayne Gaddis, 48, 84 Clifton Drive, Winder, theft by ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: The politics of divisiveness can't succeed

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Wednesday, August 20. 2008

For most area counties, the local election season is over. Some candidates won, others lost. But in Barrow County, there are those from all sides of the political spectrum who apparently can’t let go of the election season’s rhetoric. The political atmosphere in Barrrow has become increasingly poisonous in recent months. After the elections ... [Full Story »]

Sheriff locks up 44 suspects last week

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Wednesday, August 20. 2008

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office made 44 arrests during the past week. Those arrested and their charges include: •Ricky Junior Billings, 47, 235 Sycamore Drive, Athens, probation violation. •Ted Wesley Cannon, 33, 462 McCarty Road, Statham, criminal trespass, simple assault FVA and VGCSA possession with intent to distribute. •Timothy ... [Full Story »]

BOE leaves millage rate unchanged

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Wednesday, August 20. 2008

BY KRISTI REED Despite the potential loss of millions in revenue, the Barrow County Board of Education has opted not to seek additional taxpayer funding at this time. The board voted unanimously to leave the millage rate at 18.5 mils or $1,850 on every $100,000 of assessed value. With projections of a $4.1 million budget shortfall even before ... [Full Story »]

Airport Authority meeting rescheduled

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Sunday, August 17. 2008

The Northeast Georgia Regional Airport Authority monthly meeting has been rescheduled. The meeting, originally set for August 19, 2008 at 12 p.m., will now be held Thursday, August 21 at 11 a.m. Items on this month's agenda include the discussion and approval of a maintenance permit and the presentation of an appraisal report. The authority ... [Full Story »]

GOP meeting set for August 18

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Saturday, August 16. 2008

The Barrow County Republican Party will be holding a special John McCain presentation on Monday, August 18 at 7:30 p.m. Yard signs, bumper stickers, and other materials will be available. Supporters may also pick up McCain campaign signs and other materials at HomeLand Realty, 147 W. Athens St., in Winder during normal business hours. Campaign ... [Full Story »]

Burglaries, thefts keep Winder police busy

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Saturday, August 16. 2008

The Winder Police Department investigated the following incidents during the past two weeks: •criminal trespass on Windsor Drive. •damage to property and theft by taking on West May Street. •identity theft on West Athens Street. Simple battery on Park Avenue. •entering an auto on North Broad Street. •burglary on North 5th Avenue. ... [Full Story »]

BOE calls meeting to discuss budget shortfalls

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Friday, August 15. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The economic downturn has brought more bad news for the Barrow County Board of Education. Earlier this week, school districts statewide learned that state budget shortfalls would result in funding reductions from the department of education. With the state projecting a $1.6 billion shortfall, state agencies have been told they ... [Full Story »]

Auburn, GSP and Winder list arrests

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Friday, August 15. 2008

Arrests made by the Auburn and Winder police departments and the Georgia State Patrol during the past week include: AUBURN •Michael Lee Coker, 44, 242 Christy Lane, Auburn, probation violation. •Kong Meng Vang, 19, 2337 Commerce Road, Jefferson, obstruction of an officer, fighting in a public place and criminal trespass. •Kong Yang, 23, ... [Full Story »]

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