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Winder announces poetry contest winners

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Wednesday, May 7. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The winners of the 2008 Winder Poetry Contest were honored at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. The contest was held during April, the designated National Poetry Month. Fourteen adults and 97 children submitted entries for this year’s competition. Poet and Author Dana Wildsmith and Barrow County News editor LeAnne Akin ... [Full Story »]

Bratcher honored by Winder council

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Wednesday, May 7. 2008

Winder police lieutenant Kristi Bratcher has been selected as the state certification team leader assessor. Chief Stanley Rodgers presnted Bratcher with a certificate of recognition at Tuesday night's city council meeting. Rodgers praised Bratcher for her numerous awards and commendations including her role in the arrest and prosecution of a ... [Full Story »]

Winder trims benefits for retirees

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Wednesday, May 7. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The Winder City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to terminate supplemental medical benefits for retirees over the age of 65. Councilman Sonny Morris was the sole dissenting vote. The retirement medical benefit plan initially required post-Medicare retirees to pay the full cost of their coverage. A recent amendment to the plan reduced ... [Full Story »]

Barrow GOP shocked by Smith desertion

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Wednesday, May 7. 2008

Long-time Republican party member Johnny Smith shocked Barrow County Republican Party (BCRP) members last week by qualifying for Chief Magistrate as a Democrat. Ken Young, Barrow County Republican Party chairman, issued a press release to address the confusion caused by Smith’s switch of allegiances. According to the release, Smith was member ... [Full Story »]

Chairman's race draws 3 candidates

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Friday, May 2. 2008

Several high-profile races took shape in Barrow County as qualifying closed this week for July’s primary balloting, including three candidates who have qualified for chairman of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. Incumbent Doug Garrison will be challenged by Danny Yearwood and Jim Beckemeyer. All three qualified as Republicans. ... [Full Story »]

Barrow BOE to tap reserves for FY09

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Wednesday, April 30. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The Barrow County Board of Education is projecting a budget shortfall of $2.4 million for fiscal year 2009 and is planning to tap its reserve funds to make up the difference. Assistant superintendant of business services Ken Cato presented preliminary budget figures to the BOE Tuesday. Cato said despite the projected deficit, the ... [Full Story »]

Auburn hears pitch for past due tax collections

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Wednesday, April 23. 2008

Auburn City Council members heard a presentation from Casey Vance, Government Tax Solutions, at Thursday’s meeting on the collection of delinquent property taxes for the city. Vance told the council that his company fronts the funds to run the ads and send notification by certified mail. “We only get paid if you collect” Vance said. It is ... [Full Story »]

DA reports progress in fixing backlog

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Tuesday, April 22. 2008

More than 2,000 indictments or accusations have been filed by District Attorney Rick Bridgeman since he took office in September with most of the backlogged cases being dealt with. Bridgeman issued an update last week on the status of the cases in the office. “The great news is that we have reviewed and made appropriate charging decisions on ... [Full Story »]

Personal care home approved by planning commission

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Monday, April 21. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The Barrow County planning commission has recommended approval for a personal care home to be located at 294 Tanners Bridge Road in Bethlehem. Applicant Joy Murray said there is only one personal care home in the city and she believes there is a need for affordable senior care in the area. “There are so many people who cannot ... [Full Story »]

Jones sentenced to 180 days; Madison gives up law license

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Friday, April 18. 2008

Linn Jones, wife of former District Attorney Tim Madison, was sentenced in Banks County Superior Court Friday to 180 days in a women’s detention center on theft charges. She was also fined $500 and will have to perform 250 hours of community service. Meanwhile, Madison has surrendered his Georgia Law License. The Georgia Supreme Court ... [Full Story »]

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