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COLUMN: A new day, a new tax

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Monday, January 25. 2010

The good news just keeps coming. The taxpayers are going to recoup the billions of dollars expended to rescue the banks through a new “financial crisis responsibility fee.” This “fee” will supposedly be paid to the government by those responsible for the recent economic crisis – the bankers. According to a White House press release, ... [Full Story »]

Thief attempts to strike it rich

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Sunday, January 24. 2010

Hoping perhaps to steal his or her way to a life of luxury, a thief snatched a roll of lottery tickets from a Winder business. The thief stole approximately 30 “Red Hot Millions” tickets from the counter of the Jet Market on Broad Street. The tickets have a retail value of $10 each. After the theft, an employee of the business contacted the ... [Full Story »]

Drug court coming to Barrow

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Sunday, January 24. 2010

In a few months, people arrested for felony drug crimes in Barrow County will have a choice: face jail or attend drug court. Funded with a $342,000 grant from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council of Georgia, the drug court will provide treatment and counseling to those offenders willing to commit to the stringent program requirements and ... [Full Story »]

Horse farm owner headed to court

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Sunday, January 24. 2010

It has been a long year and a half for Jacquelin Twiss. Twiss has been embroiled in conflict with both Barrow County and her neighbors since filing a request in 2008 to rezone her 25 acres on Hancock Bridge Road from residential to agricultural. Twiss purchased the property in 2004 with the intent of moving her business, Across the Way Stables, ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Finding the best lens for your photography needs

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Sunday, January 24. 2010

Many photographers will say that equipment does not matter. It is the photographer’s eye that creates a good photo. I completely agree. I have seen some incredible photos taken with inexpensive cameras. But sometimes I see incredible photos with unsurpassed color and clarity, and I think some of that had to be the equipment. Much of that has ... [Full Story »]

Ex-con steals car from shelter operators

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Saturday, January 23. 2010

A Hoschton man called the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office after an ex-convict borrowed a car and failed to return it. The man and his wife operate a shelter for ex-convicts called Meet the Needs Ministry. According to the victim, the shelter operates several homes with very strict guidelines. Tenants are required to sign documents indicating ... [Full Story »]

Sheriff’s Office reports drop in crime

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Saturday, January 23. 2010

Despite higher call volume and generating 2,000 more reports than the previous year, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office has good news to report for 2009. Recently released statistics show the crime rate fell in the agency’s jurisdiction during the past year. The numbers are consistent with national crime figures compiled by the Federal ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Asking why?

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Saturday, January 23. 2010

“Breathe, pray, be kind…In dark times, give off light.” - Anne Lamott I never know how to react to a major disaster like the earthquake in Haiti. It feels like I should do something grand – more grand than write a $30 check to the Red Cross. In the face of the ongoing news coverage of devastation and death, it feels like the things I ... [Full Story »]

Motorcyclist crashes into patrol car, flees

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Friday, January 22. 2010

A Statham man was arrested after crashing his motorcycle into a deputy’s patrol car and then fleeing the scene. A deputy spotted Christopher Michael Jones, 35, of 462 Wall Rd in Statham, driving a motorcycle without any protective headgear. The deputy activated his emergency lights and attempted to stop Jones on Atlanta Highway. Jones turned ... [Full Story »]

Kemp, Northington address local GOP

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Friday, January 22. 2010

In the past few weeks, Brain Kemp has made the transition from candidate to incumbent. Appointed by Gov. Sonny Perdue to fill the vacancy created by Karen Handel’s resignation, Kemp said he was grateful for the opportunity to serve as acting Secretary of State. “I’m excited about the opportunity and I appreciate Governor Perdue’s ... [Full Story »]

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