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Publication: Barrow County News

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 18 hours ago - 1 reports

It happened that way

Amasa Leland Stanford was born in 1824 and passed away in 1893.He was an American tycoon, industrialist and politician. He was one of eight children. One of his brothers became a New York State senator.His immigrant ancestor, Thomas Stanford settled in ... [Published Barrow County News - 18 hours ago]

Entities: Leland Stanford, Albany (New York, United States), Leland Stanford, Jr., Central Pacific Railroad, Malcolm Forbes

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

School notes: News from the Barrow education system

By Zac Taylor Staff Writer ztaylor@barrowcountynews.com 770-867-7557, ext 234One 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 ... [Published Barrow County News - May 20 2013]

Entities: Kim Davis, Education, Nutrition

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Drug court holds graduation

A group of people celebrated a new phase of their lives by graduating from a local drug court program.The latest four graduates of the Barrow County Drug Court spoke last week about their trials, tribulations and triumphs during the ceremony. Drug courts ... [Published Barrow County News - May 20 2013]

Entities: Drugs, Andrew Jackson, courts, Probation Officer

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

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.Christopher Noah Moon was arrested last week on charges of fleeing or attempting to elude ... [Published Barrow County News - May 20 2013]

Entities: warrants, Police Officer, Police

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Auburn residents may see higher water...

Auburn’s 2,800 water customers could soon get higher bills.The Auburn City Council will vote June 6 on whether to approve a new wholesale water rate agreement with Barrow County. The change would mean the average monthly bill goes from $38 to $42, according ... [Published Barrow County News - May 20 2013]

Entities: Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, Wholesale, Harry and David Operations Corp.

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Winder releases upcoming year's budget

The city of Winder has released its tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year.The proposed budget comes after City Administrator Don Toms and Finance Director Leslie Henderson met with departments in late April to discuss the needs and wishes of each ... [Published Barrow County News - May 16 2013]

Entities: Debt Service, Fiscal Year, FIRE MARSHAL, Public Works, Athens

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

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.Currently there are no meetings planned for the Authority, which has not met in the two months since county officials voted ... [Published Barrow County News - May 16 2013]

Entities: Pat Graham, Wastewater, Allotment

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Woman, wearing only a knife, riles ne...

A Winder woman was arrested after authorities found her running naked with a knife.Winder police officers were dispatched to Graham Street in reference to a call about a nude individual with a knife in the area.When the officer arrived at the scene, he ... [Published Barrow County News - May 16 2013]

Entities: Pregnancy, Property, Custody, Arrests, Drugs

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

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.Chief Financial Officer Rose Kisaalita told commissioners that six months into its Fiscal Year 2013 year, that Barrow's situation ... [Published Barrow County News - May 16 2013]

Entities: Fiscal Year

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

One teacherâs 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.It started small, and she paid the costs out of her own pocket, but ... [Published Barrow County News - May 14 2013]

Entities: Special Education, Autism, Athens

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

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. ... [Published Barrow County News - May 13 2013]

Entities: Larry Lucas, Land Use, Stormwater, Ordnance

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Rivers Alive seeking volunteers for c...

Volunteers from Barrow and Jackson counties are being asked to help keep the Mulberry River clean by assisting in a May 25 Rivers Alive event.The area's bi-annual Rivers Alive event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, with volunteers ... [Published Barrow County News - May 13 2013]

Entities: Winder-Barrow High School, Stormwater, 4-h, Erosion

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...and then carpool to those sites for trash clean-up," said Yvette Wise, Environmental Specialist for the Town of Braselton. "For those of you willing to get in the river, please dress appropriately, rubber boots or waders and a change of clothes in case you get wet and muddy."

Rivers Alive seeking volunteers for c... [Published Barrow County News - May 13 2013]

...Lieutenant Ernest Weant is chairing this fund-raising project for Barrow County Emergency Services. "Please give generously when a firefighter asks for your support,” Lieutenant Weant urges. “Help us as we help the Burn Foundation in their important work with burn injuries.”"

BCES gearing up for its boot drive [Published Barrow County News - Apr 22 2013]

"The March of Dimes is trying to use a state park if one in the area, and we're real excited about that" she said. "The state parks offer a more family friendly environment."

Fort Yargo Park to host March of Dimes event [Published Barrow County News - Apr 22 2013]

"It’s good for us to be able to make up for some games we lost early in the season" said Smith, referring to a road-trip to Augusta that was cancelled due to inclement weather

Diamond Doggs off the chain [Published Barrow County News - Apr 20 2013]

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It happened that way [Published Barrow County News - 18 hours ago]
School notes: News from the Barrow education sy... [Published Barrow County News - May 20 2013]
Drug court holds graduation [Published Barrow County News - May 20 2013]
Teenager arrested after fleeing accident [Published Barrow County News - May 20 2013]
Auburn residents may see higher water... [Published Barrow County News - May 20 2013]
Winder releases upcoming year's budget [Published Barrow County News - May 16 2013]
Stopped reservoir puts plans on hold [Published Barrow County News - May 16 2013]
County hears update on finances [Published Barrow County News - May 16 2013]
Woman, wearing only a knife, riles ne... [Published Barrow County News - May 16 2013]
One teacherâs dream grows into summer adventure [Published Barrow County News - May 14 2013]
Fort Yargo State Park plans for changes [Published Barrow County News - May 13 2013]
City moves forward with reservoir plans [Published Barrow County News - May 13 2013]
Auburn plans for future progress [Published Barrow County News - May 13 2013]
Rivers Alive seeking volunteers for c... [Published Barrow County News - May 13 2013]
No resolution yet in county, city sewer issue [Published Barrow County News - May 09 2013]
Schools plan for millage hike [Published Barrow County News - May 09 2013]
Report card grades Barrow schools [Published Barrow County News - May 09 2013]
Relay for Life is Friday [Published Barrow County News - May 09 2013]
Record-setting Smith inks with Reinhardt [Published Barrow County News - May 08 2013]
Diamond Doggs advance to Sweet 16 [Published Barrow County News - May 08 2013]
Auburn approves housing despite complaints [Published Barrow County News - May 06 2013]
Teacher files appeal in Facebook lawsuit [Published Barrow County News - May 06 2013]
Schools ready to see movement on CCPA [Published Barrow County News - May 06 2013]
City achieves Water First community s... [Published Barrow County News - May 06 2013]
Barrow schools to see changes in next school year [Published Barrow County News - May 02 2013]
Winder man for multiple thefts [Published Barrow County News - May 02 2013]
Burn ban now underway [Published Barrow County News - May 02 2013]
The common man [Published Barrow County News - May 02 2013]
Winder firefighters to help 'Give Bur... [Published Barrow County News - May 02 2013]
Barrow County students learn about the planet [Published Barrow County News - Apr 30 2013]