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Old Winder family helping ‘New Winder’ cross Highway 316

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, April 3. 2013
With three new annexation applications from an old Winder family, there is little doubt that city officials soon will meet their goal of extending Winder’s southern boundary beyond Highway 316. In March, the real estate brokerage firm owned by former banker Chris Maddox filed annexation and rezoning requests on behalf of trusts related to his ... [Full Story »] 

BOE clarifies intentions about class size for new school year

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, April 3. 2013
Due to ongoing budget struggles by school systems around the state, the Georgia Department of Education has waived all class-size restrictions for the upcoming school year. However, in a resolution approved Tuesday night by the Barrow County Board of Education, local teachers would face increases of no more than three additional students, the ... [Full Story »] 

Glenwood alumni call for 'full review' of BOE

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, April 2. 2013
The alumni association for the segregation-era Glenwood Elementary and High School in Winder has scheduled a community meeting for Thursday, April 4, to plan a “full review of the operation of the Barrow County Board of Education.” The catalyst for the 6:30 p.m. meeting at White Oak Spring Missionary Baptist Church is the BOE’s selection ... [Full Story »] 

Broun to host town hall meeting April 4

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, April 2. 2013
U.S. Rep. Paul Broun is hosting a town-hall meeting Thursday, April 4, in Winder. The purpose of the meeting is to hear from constituents about whatever is on their minds, according to a press release. The 6 p.m. meeting will be in the Barrow County Board of Commissioners meeting room on the second floor of the county government’s ... [Full Story »] 

Downtown Winder road closures start tonight

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BarrowJournal
Monday, April 1. 2013
The contractor for downtown Winder’s new streetscape project has begun underground utility work on Porter Street near the offices of the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, and one lane of North Broad Street will be closed overnight from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. both Monday and Tuesday, April 1-2. "Please try to avoid that area if possible," said ... [Full Story »] 

Public meeting April 18 about downtown Winder project

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BarrowJournal
Monday, April 1. 2013
The Georgia Department of Transportation has scheduled a community meeting for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Winder Community Center to discuss the major transportation project now under way on North Broad Street in Winder. Contractor G.P.'s Enterprises will replace several blocks of road surface with precast concrete panels and also ... [Full Story »] 

Councilman, not judge, to take oath of office today

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BarrowJournal
Monday, April 1. 2013
Winder resident Alfonza Brown will be sworn into office as the newest member of the Winder City Council in a ceremony at 5 p.m. today. However, the next Winder Municipal Court judge will not take his oath of office. Top finalist Dale R. Samuels late last week withdrew his application, according to city administrator Don Toms. City attorney John ... [Full Story »] 

The gay marriage debate and freedom

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BarrowJournal
Friday, March 29. 2013
The debate this week before the U.S. Supreme Court on what defines “marriage” leads to some interesting political issues. For one thing, this issue comes amid an effort by some within the GOP to redefine the party by casting a wider net and being more inclusive. How GOP leaders react to this debate could indicate whether or not such a ... [Full Story »] 

County, Winder to look at water merger

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, March 27. 2013
Recent discussions about how much local municipalities should pay Barrow County for water have led to a new option that got at least muted interest Tuesday night from the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. Winder Mayor David Maynard has asked the BOC to authorize county staff to work with Winder on a study to explore the feasibility of ... [Full Story »] 

BOC oks sewer work for college, academy

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, March 27. 2013
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night agreed to build and to pay for new sewer infrastructure for the future joint campus of Lanier Technical College and the Barrow County Career Academy. Wastewater services director Mark Whiddon estimated the project’s cost at about $750,000. He said the county would apply for a grant to ... [Full Story »] 
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