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PAL JAM 2010 slated for Sept. 25
The Auburn/Barrow Police Athletic League (PAL) is laying groundwork once again for another event to benefit the youth of Barrow County. A day packed full of events is slated for Saturday Sept. 25, and admission is free. PAL JAM 2010 will be held at 354 East Broad Street at the Winder lions club fairgrounds/home of the Winder Dixie Youth Baseball, beginning at 10a.m. - 10p.m.

‘EXPO’sing Barrow businesses
‘EXPO’sing Barrow businesses
The Barrow County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Home & Business Expo on Saturday, which was open to the public. In addition to learning about various businesses throughout the community, attendees had a chance to receive free medical checks, such as blood pressure, from Barrow Regional Medical Center, as well as see performances by several groups from little ballerinas to grown up singers, and to try the various foods offered ...
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Winder focuses on Jug Tavern fest
Between dealing with stormwater fees, USDA loans and Community Block Grants, the City of Winder has had a lot of high-stress decisions to make recently. And while those are issues that still must be resolved, Winder Mayor Chip Thompson said the City is focusing on gearing up for its Jug Tavern Festival, which will take place Sept. 10 - 11. "The festival is on the front ...




Inspiring help
Long-time University of Georgia reporter Loran Smith will be the speaker and Honorary Chairman of the 2010 United Way of Barrow County Kickoff, to be held September 2, at 11:45 a.m. Chico’s will host the event. The kickoff event, which is open to the public, is intended to inspire corporate and private support for United Way of Northeast Georgia. This branch serves Barrow, Clarke, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Jackson, Morgan, ...




Save a Child Haiti fundraiser to be held in Auburn
Voice of Christ Ministries, Inc., realizes that the earthquake in Haiti may have only lasted seconds, but the aftermath may last another 10 years. That’s why the organization is not slowing its efforts to aid the people of Haiti. Saturday, Voice of Christ will continue its ministry with a fundraising festival to be held in Downtown Auburn. Director and founder of Voice of Christ Ministries, Inc., Jeff Anefils ...

Cancer Center Care-a-thon exceeds goals
Cancer Center Care-a-thon exceeds goals
The tenth annual Care-a-Thon fundraiser for the Aflac Cancer Center, broadcast last weekend on radio station WSB-AM 750, raised over $1.4 million for pediatric and blood disorder research. "It exceeded our goal," said Aflac Public Relations officer Brant Rawls. "We were so happy that even in a tough economy, the community reached into their pockets to help cure cancer and blood disorders." The Aflac Center is ...
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Black Diamond and Denim Gala Arrives in September with a New Attitude
After taking a year off and holding a no-show Black Diamond Gala for the 2010 calendar year, the Gala is back with a new attitude, a new look, a new date, and new ticket options. 

Community steps up
Community steps up
Over 2,500 Blizzards were sold Wednesday at the Winder Dairy Queen during the Kristen Clack Blizzard Benefit. The Benefit was the brainchild of restaurateur Robert Walters, and was designed to raise money for the Apalachee High School senior injured in a car accident in late July. For every Blizzard sold, Walters donated $1 to the Kristen Clack Fund at The Peoples Bank in Winder. Winder Radio Shack owner ...
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Local children featured on charity broadcast
Two Winder children will share their stories of cancer and survival on the air next weekend during the tenth annual Care-a-Thon. The fundraiser will benefit the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the top childhood cancer and hematology centers in the United States.







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