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Emotional manipulation on gun issue was a new low

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Friday, April 26. 2013

Political indoctrination has always been a part of our national discourse. Propaganda played a key role in fomenting anti-British sentiment leading up to the American Revolution. Later in our history, disinformation was one of the main reasons for the Spanish-American War. In the 1950s, anti-communist hysteria invaded the political ... [Full Story »]

BOE looking at 8% mill hike

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Wednesday, April 24. 2013

The tentative budget to be presented next week to the Barrow County Board of Education will include a proposed property tax rate hike of eight percent. The move would bring the system’s tax rate to a total of 20 mills from the current 18.5 mills. Twenty mills is the maximum allowed for school systems in Georgia. Although the BOE won’t set ... [Full Story »]

Water rates facing 62% hike

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Wednesday, April 24. 2013

In addition to facing one or more property tax rate hikes in the coming fiscal year, some municipal water customers in Barrow County could face higher water rates. The Barrow County government’s new administration is in the process of notifying city officials that the county plans to raise its wholesale water rates almost to the level ... [Full Story »]

Schools' fine arts festival April 22-26 at Winder Cultural Arts Center

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Monday, April 22. 2013

Barrow County schools' annual fine arts festival is this week at the Winder Cultural Arts Center. The festival features performances of school choruses and bands, as well as displays of artwork. The daily schedule is as follows: • Monday, April 22: opening ceremony, 5 p.m.; Holsenbeck Elementary School 4th Grade Chorus, 5:30 p.m.; ... [Full Story »]

Attitudes shifting on gay marriage and immigration reform

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Friday, April 19. 2013

I’m starting to wonder, am I becoming a social liberal? There is a growing sense that many other people are also asking themselves that question. Over time, public issues evolve and people’s attitudes change and the old labels often become obsolete. Really, what is a liberal or a conservative? Can we continue to apply those labels to ... [Full Story »]

Gas line leaking at Hwy. 124/211 intersection

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Thursday, April 18. 2013

Barrow County Emergency Services is advising citizens to avoid the intersection of Highway 124 and Highway 211. "A gas line has been hit and is leaking," commented Lieutenant Scott Dakin. "We have closed the intersection and evacuated nearby businesses until the leak can be contained." Firefighters will remain on scene until the area is safe. A ... [Full Story »]

Water line work closes Winder street at night

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Wednesday, April 17. 2013

A portion of one lane of North Broad Street in downtown Winder is being closed overnights through Thursday, April 18, for the installation of a water line. If the weather permits construction activity each night, the northbound lane from the railroad crossing to Laura Street will be closed each night from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. For the full story, see ...

Glenwood ‘strategic’ meeting rescheduled

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Wednesday, April 17. 2013

The Glenwood Barrow County High School Alumni Association has rescheduled its strategic planning session for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the Winder Community Center. The group, comprised of graduates of the segregation-era Glenwood elementary and high School, is planning a full review of the Barrow County Board of Education over its recent ... [Full Story »]

Winder couple near finish line at Boston Marathon explosion; all are safe now

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Monday, April 15. 2013

A Winder woman had just finished running the Boston Marathon Monday when a few minutes later, two explosions rocked the area. Tess Pierce Nunnally and her husband Grant Nunnally were nearby the scene with family, celebrating her completion of the marathon when the explosions happened. Nunnally finished the Boston Marathon at race time 3:52, ... [Full Story »]

Winder teacher near finish line at Boston Marathon explosion; all are safe now

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Monday, April 15. 2013

For months, Tess Pierce Nunnally had looked forward to competing in the Boston Marathon Monday for the first time. The event would have been one to remember regardless of the circumstances, but Monday afternoon’s news sent her family into an immediate panic. Two explosions have been reported in Boston near the marathon’s finish line and two ... [Full Story »]

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