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Man robbed at gunpoint

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Sunday, November 29. 2009

A Winder man was reportedly robbed after refusing to give an acquaintance money. The victim told police he was sitting on the back steps of the Will Peter Salon and Spa when the suspect approached him asking for money. The victim said he had been given $15 by a shop clerk at the salon. The clerk walked outside while the victim and the suspect ... [Full Story »]

Imposter ticketed in case of identity fraud

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Sunday, November 29. 2009

A Lawrenceville man reported to the City of Auburn municipal court after learning an individual had been ticketed while using his identity. The officer who issued the citation confirmed that the man present in court was not the person whom she had ticketed. The victim subsequently filed an identity theft report with Auburn Police. The suspect ... [Full Story »]

Noise complaint leads to arrest

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Saturday, November 28. 2009

Auburn Police were called to a Hilltop Circle address after a complaint about a noisy domestic dispute. Jeffrey Hollis Bagwell, 38, of 82 Hilltop Circle in Auburn, was arguing with his mother, Barbara Waldroup, 59, when the two walked outside. The mother then walked back into the house and locked the door, leaving Bagwell unable to enter the ... [Full Story »]

Man defies deputy, is arrested

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Friday, November 27. 2009

An Auburn man was arrested after repeatedly refusing to heed a deputy’s warning. The deputy was dispatched to a Howell Trace residence after a woman reported that her ex-boyfriend, Jason Haney, age 32 of 345 Oakdale Road in Auburn, would not stop calling her. Though the woman had repeatedly asked Haney to stop calling, he continued to do so. ... [Full Story »]

Man threatens wife with knife

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Thursday, November 26. 2009

A Winder man was arrested after beating his wife and threatening her with a knife. Police arrested German Choxom-Tash, 48, of 232 Grove Street in Winder, after investigating a domestic dispute reported by Choxom-Tash’s son. The son said his mother called him at work after being struck by Choxom-Tash. The son immediately called police. When he ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Offering thanks for little things in life

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Thursday, November 26. 2009

Like many others I’m sure, Thanksgiving has always been an enjoyable holiday for me. Perhaps it’s because I associate it so closely with family. Childhood memories of trips to my grandparents remain fresh in my mind. The passage of time doesn’t allow me to do this anymore, but I am thankful for those memories which I keep close to me. ... [Full Story »]

BOC votes to add fire manpower

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Wednesday, November 25. 2009

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners took action Tuesday night to resolve a manpower shortage at Barrow County Emergency Services. And for the second time this year, the commissioners voted to mothball an ambulance that has a welding problem that reportedly could pose safety risks to both emergency personnel and to patients. Both actions ... [Full Story »]

Sentences issued in Superior Court

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Wednesday, November 25. 2009

The Barrow County Superior Court recently sentenced the following people. Those charged and their sentences are listed below. Charges listed as nolle prosequi are those in which the prosecutor or plaintiff indicated they would not proceed with the case. In criminal cases, a disposition of nolle prosequi may be entered when evidence proves ... [Full Story »]

Firefighters raise over $9,000 for charity

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Wednesday, November 25. 2009

Barrow County firefighters raised $9,742 during this month’s charity Boot Drive. The money collected during the event will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Barrow County Children after the Fire program. “This total will go a long way in helping the MDA and the Children after the Fire in their efforts of helping those ... [Full Story »]

Winder ends year $900,000 in red

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Tuesday, November 24. 2009

Winder’s city government ended fiscal year 2009 nearly $900,000 in the red, but city administrator Bob Beck told the city council at its November meeting that it could have been worse. “That sounds like a lot of money, but it’s a far cry from where I thought it would be a year ago,” said Beck. “I thought it would be in the $1.5-2 ... [Full Story »]