LIFE Section
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LIVING HISTORY Have you ever wanted to step back in time to see what life may have been like for those who carved a homestead in Georgia’s yesteryear? Do you think about how different life would be without the modern conveniences we now take for granted – central heat and air, indoor plumbing, computer games, cell phones and electric ovens? 
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ADULT EDUCATION One of the overriding goals of public education is to graduate as high a percentage of the student population as possible, but there will always be students who, for one reason or another, fall through the cracks.
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Economy impacts students While some economists are predicting a near-end to the recession, many families in Barrow County are still feeling its effects. This is especially true in Barrow County Schools, where counselors and social workers are on the front lines to help families make ends meet. |
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Charity fishing tournament is March 27 The 13th annual American Proteins Charitable Bass Tournament will be held Saturday, March 27, at Little Hall Park on Lake Sidney Lanier. |
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"Do It for the Children" Golf Classic is April 26 The first "Do It for the Children" Golf Classic is planned for April 26 at The Providence Club in Monroe. |
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County Line ready to host Relay for Life golf tourney County Line’s annual Golf Tournament honoring Maria Lay, an educator in Barrow County who lost her battle to cancer, is just around the corner. |
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Steak & Steak fundraiser dinner for Boys & Girls Club is Tuesday, April 27 Boys & Girls Club of Winder-Barrow County will host its sixth annual Steak & Steak on Tuesday, April 27, at the Winder Community Center. |
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Georgia Rayne Byrd Erin and Tyler Byrd of Winder announce the birth of their daughter, Georgia Rayne, on Feb. 22, 2010 at Barrow Regional Medical Center. She weighed 5 pounds 14 ounces and measured 18 inches long. Her grandparents are Katrina and Tom Ferrell of Winder, Cynthia and William Richey of Buford and Tony Byrd of North Carolina. |
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Maynard, Brookshire to wed Todd and Dana Maynard of Winder announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Elizabeth, to Sean Aaron Brookshire, son of Lee and Janel Brookshire of Las Vegas, NV.
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March for Meals putting spotlight on hungry seniors March For Meals is a national campaign, initiated and sponsored by Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), to raise awareness of senior hunger and to encourage action on the part of the local community. |
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Local author to be Grand Canyon Park artist-in-resident Dana Wildsmith, local author and teacher, will serve as artist-in-residence at the Grand Canyon National Park from April 1-23.
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Habitat for Humanity receives home donation If you have been been a volunteer at a Habitat for Humanity worksite, you know the pride felt later when you drive by the completed home, especially when you see the family’s children playing in the yard of their own home.
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Emergency food, shelter funds to be allocated Barrow County has been selected to receive an award of $51,670.under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program to supplement local emergency food and shelter programs. |
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Elvis tribute artist Damon Hendrix performs April 17 Do you miss Elvis? Do you long to see the King on stage performing as only he could?
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Hice called to ‘Let Freedom Ring’ resound Dr. Jody Hice, who was among those shepherding Bethlehem First Baptist Church as it became one of the fastest-growing churches in Georgia, is now working full-time to bring the nation back to its moral high ground as he works with others to attempt to keep Christian values in the mainstream.
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With ‘spirit in motion, alumni association has its focus on the future "Today is a day that shall long be remembered in Barrow County," said Johnnie Lay Burks as the official chartering ceremony was held for the Glenwood Barrow County High School Alumni Association, the new organization of which she serves as president.
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Beautiful Baby Search finds winner in Braselton BRASELTON – When Maggie Sue Romeo, 3, learned she was going to New York City as a finalist in the "LIVE! with Regis and Kelly" Beautiful Baby Search 2010, all she wanted was apple juice and cheese puffs.
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CASA shares why he’s a child’s voice in court Piedmont CASA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to recruit, train and supervise volunteers to provide a voice for foster children in Juvenile Court. Dwight Acey of Winder, one of those Court Appointed Special Advocates, shares why he volunteers.
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Georgians will celebrate National Guard soldiers as they return from tour of duty of Afghanistan After a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan, it’s time to welcome back the Georgia National Guard’s 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Its mission has been to organize, train and prepare Afghanistan’s security forces to manage their own nation’s security operations. Taking on this daunting task in the middle of a renewed Taliban insurgency has been quite a challenge. However, 10 months after the 48th Brigade’s entrance into the country, Afghanistan’s security forces have seen tangible ...
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5th annual CASAblanca casino night is March 13 CASAblanca, a fundraiser for Piedmont CASA now in its fifth year, will be held Marhc 13 at 7 p.m. at the Jefferson Civic Center. |
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YMCA, BRMC wellness partners As a part of the partnership agreement between Barrow Regional Medical Center and the YMCA of Georgia’s Piedmont, a calendar of health and wellness activities is showcasing some of the special programs and offerings now available. |
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