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County hears update on finances

The Barrow County Board of Commisioners on Tuesday night heard an update of where it stands halfway through its financial year. Read More
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Several elections planned for the year

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Stopped reservoir puts plans on hold

The Barrow County Water and Sewerage Authority has yet to meet since plans for the Barrow County reservoir have been put on hold. Read More
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No resolution yet in county, city sewer issue

A long-lasting dispute over sewer tap in fees between Barrow County and Auburn remains unresolved. The two sides have yet to come to an agreement over $78,000 in fees that the county says it is owed, stemming from a clash over annexation that began in the mid-2000’s. In 2010, the Barrow County Commission declined to forgive Auburn for “any debt” for the fees, said Commissioner Billy Parks, who has been involved with the issue on ... Read More
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Graham: Barrow's worst days in the past

The fiscal challenges are expected to continue for Barrow County but a leader said she believes the worst is in the past. Read More
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Cities



Auburn residents may see higher water rates

Auburn’s 2,800 water customers could soon get higher bills. Read More
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Winder releases upcoming year's budget

The city of Winder has released its tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Read More
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Auburn plans for future progress

Last week Auburn City Planner Larry Lucas gave a five year update on the city’s 20 year Comprehensive Plan. Lucas talked about the status of the numerous goals outlined in the 2008 plan that covers areas such as economic development, land use and transportation. Below is breakdown of the status of goals set for 2008 to 2012 and plans for the next five years. Economic Development Auburn has seen an evolution in the economic development ... Read More
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City moves forward with reservoir plans

Auburn could learn this fall whether it’s received a loan that would be used to build a reservoir. Read More
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City achieves Water First community status

The city of Auburn was honored by the state last week for being good stewards of water. Read More
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Education



School notes: News from the Barrow education system

One of the main concerns for Barrow County Schools regarding the initial College and Career Ready Performance Index report, the state’s replacement for the “Adequate Yearly Progress,” may not be a concern when the current school year’s scores come out in the fall. Read More
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One teacher’s dream grows into summer adventure

Nicole Mays, a special education teacher at Kennedy Elementary, said she started Camp Mays five years ago simply because she wanted to see more of the kids she was teaching in school. Read More
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Report card grades Barrow schools

While the students are still waiting for the final report cards, the Barrow County School was delivered one of its own Tuesday, and it’s filled mostly with good news. Read More
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Schools plan for millage hike

The Barrow County School Board on Tuesday approved a tentative budget for the FY14 school year which includes a potential roll-up of the millage rate from 18.5 to 20. All but one board member, Lynn Stevens, voted to approve the tentative budget, which also includes an increase to 170 school days and a reduction in furlough days by three, among other changes. While the budget was approved nearly unanimously and the majority of the items ... Read More
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Schools ready to see movement on new career academy

There’s a lot of excitement regarding the new Barrow County School System Career Academy, and Career, Technical and Agricultural Education director Pam McGee echoed what pretty much everyone else was thinking Tuesday night at the Barrow County Department of Education meeting. Read More
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Other Local



Fort Yargo State Park plans for changes

Fort Yargo State Park is planning a number of ways to update its appearance in the coming years, from short term projects – some of which are already underway – like completing a mountain bike comfort station and renovating the miniature gold facilities to long term projects like constructing 10 new cottages with infrastructure and either a 25-campsite loop or additional yurts with a restroom facility. During a community meeting Thursday in the park, Fort ... Read More
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More time needed in FDIC lawsuit

There will be an extended period of discovery for the seven men who are currently embroiled in a lawsuit with the FDIC. Read More
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Local recounts Boston bombing

Local recounts Boston bombing

A four minute difference in crossing the Boston Marathon finish line for a Winder resident would have meant being in the line of last week’s explosions. Read More
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Public Safety & Crime



Drug court holds graduation

A group of people celebrated a new phase of their lives by graduating from a local drug court program. Read More
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Teenager arrested after fleeing accident

A Barrow County teenager faces multiple charges after police said he attempted to get away from them following a wreck, according to a Barrow County Incident Report. Read More
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Woman, wearing only a knife, riles nearby neighbors

A Winder woman was arrested after authorities found her running naked with a knife. Read More
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Winder man for multiple thefts

On April 10, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office began an investigation involving numerous thefts at a business in the Hoschton area. The owner of a car repair facility reported catalytic convertors were being stolen from vehicles on his property. Read More
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Winder firefighters to help 'Give Burns the Boot'

For three weeks, May 3-4, 10-11and 17-18 Winder Firefighters will be in the streets, at local shopping centers, and at area businesses in Winder collecting funds for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation’s 24th annual “Give Burns The Boot” drive. Read More
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Business

Guitar King comes to Winder

Guitar King comes to Winder

Like old wine, guitars tend to get better with age according to Winder’s Mitchell King. Read More
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New service counselor comes to Smith Funeral Home

New service counselor comes to Smith Funeral Home

New Family Service Counselor Don Clark has just recently joined with Keith (B’Bomb) Smith and the staff at Smith Funeral Home and in Winder as the new family service counselor. A lifelong resident of Barrow County, Clark has been in the insurance and financial services industry for 26 years. Over the last 3 years he has enjoyed helping families advance plan funerals to avoid the tremendous amount of emotional and financial stress that can accompany planning ... Read More
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