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Citizens of Winder have seen an ambulance parked next door to the city community center for just more than a month – but is having a med unit inside the city limits helping? Read More
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In the event of disaster, even Barrow County’s E911 center could be rendered useless – and if that happened, what would those in need of emergency assistance do? Read More
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A planned move for the Barrow County Water Authority is facing some difficulties. Water and sewerage officials have been working for more than a year to convert the former fire station in Holsenbeck to a joint office and equipment space for the authority to use. The Authority budgeted $330,000 to renovate the 4,800 square-foot building, located on Hwy. 211. The plan was to create office space and garage bays for the employees and equipment. Four ... Read More
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Sheriff Jud Smith's Facebook posting last week regarding the kickoff to his re-election campaign did not cross any ethical lines. Read More
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The Barrow County Commissioners on Tuesday night agreed to allow Sheriff Jud Smith to move forward in purchasing six much-needed patrol cars for his department. Read More
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Barrow Commissioners voted on Tuesday to spend at least $15,000 in an effort to keep Barrow County out of the Atlanta air quality zone. Read More
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The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will vote Tuesday on whether to enter a contract in an effort to keep the county out of the metro-Atlanta area’s air quality zone. Read More
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The Barrow County Commissioners will look at the possibility of a lease purchase again Tuesday night. Read More
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Sheriff Jud Smith is officially seeking re-election, and will host a campaign kick-off Friday, February 3 at Constance Manor in Winder. The reception will be open to the public and held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Read More
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Now that the City of Winder and Barrow County have agreed to pair up to prove the need for a proposed reservoir, it’s up to the Barrow County Water and Sewerage Authority to get the ball rolling. Read More
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Longtime Barrow County leader, Pat Graham, announced Tuesday her intentions to run for Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. “I am seeking the office of Chairman to provide the positive leadership our County needs in order to secure a brighter future for our citizens,” Graham said. Read More
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Barrow County Emergency Services Chief Dennis Merrifield submitted an audiwt to Commission Chairman Danny Yearwood, as per his request, shortly before the end of 2011. Read More
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The Barrow County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night approved the hiring of a new human resources director. Read More
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The Barrow County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night decided to postpone a decision on Sheriff Jud Smith's request for a budget amendment. Read More
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A graduation usually refers to the act of receiving an academic degree. However graduates of the Barrow County Treatment Court will receive much more than a degree today. They will receive their lives back. Read More
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A fight over the estate of former commission chairman Eddie Elder is going to the state's supreme court. Read More
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Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith is holding good on his ability to ask for budget amendments for his department. Read More
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Barrow County may soon have a new human resources director. Read More
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Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith has been appointed the vice chairman of the legislative committee for the Georgia Sheriff’s Association. Read More
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In his four years as mayor, Chip Thompson would note the important work he's done with several programs on both the state and local level. Read More
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Demolition work for the Granite Hotel may begin is early as mid-January. Read More
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Political junkies can prepare for a multicourse feast in 2012 with upcoming elections that will feature the flavors of national politics and big servings of state and local elections, too. Read More
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Barrow County Commission Chairman Danny Yearwood has requested that Barrow County Emergency Services Chief Dennis Merrifield perform an audit of his department following a month-long lapse of its state licensure. Read More
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Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services Chief Dennis Merrifield noted that while there have been personnel issues inside the E911 center, the services residents receive have not been affected. Read More
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Barrow County Mayors and other city officials attended the Barrow County Mayors Association annual dinner celebration on Monday at 7p.m. Read More
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Commissioners approved a development permit on Tuesday for Barrow Landing, a mixed-use community. Read More
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Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services Chief Dennis Merrifield on Tuesday requested a budget amendment for his department so that it will be able to update its 911 center’s software. Read More
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The Barrow County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night extended a hand of goodwill to its employees – in the form of a $250 bonus. Read More
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While a 32-day lapse in Barrow Fire and Emergency Services' state license to operate did not affect the services that residents received, it has had an affect on the county budget. Read More
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The cruelties that man can inflict on his fellow brothers and sisters is oftentimes staggering, and a prime example of that can be seen in the recent arrest of three people in Barrow County, accused of running illegal personal care homes. Read More
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The Unified Development Code Advisory Committee (UDC) met Tuesday night to discuss the ongoing issue of how to maintain personal care homes within the county’s neighborhoods. Read More
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