Entries from February 2008

Tree House auction ahead March 14

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Winder Archives
Tuesday, February 26. 2008
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The Tree House will hold its 10th annual “A Night of Hope for the Children” live and silent auction on Friday, March 14.  [Full Story »] 

Barrow Airport grants access for mini-storage

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Winder Archives
Thursday, February 21. 2008
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The Barrow County Airport Authority has granted property access for a mini-storage warehouse planned next to the airport in Winder.

FLT Properties, LLC asked the authority to grant access to 1.87 acres located on Atlanta Highway, across from Giles Road. The property is located near a 5,500-foot runway of the Northeast Georgia Regional Airport.

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Smith, Sikes announce for DA's seat

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Mike Buffington
in Winder Archives
Thursday, February 21. 2008
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Two candidates, Donna Sikes and Brad Smith, have announced they will run for District Attorney of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit. [Full Story »] 

Barrow GOP wants vote on 'Brain Train'

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Winder Archives
Thursday, February 21. 2008
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The Barrow County Republican Party passed a resolution Monday night calling for a public referendum on any tax increase which would fund the Barrow portion of the Atlanta – to – Athens ‘Brain Train.’ [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Trouble Brewing in Barrow Over Airport

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Mike Buffington
in Editorial Archives
Thursday, February 21. 2008
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IF A GOVERNMENT wants to rile up citizens, all it has to do is talk about putting a landfill or an airport in their backyard. Both issues breed large amounts of controversy and tend to shape opponents into strong political coalitions. [Full Story »] 

LETTERS: Barrow Airport Controversy

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Editorial Archives
Thursday, February 21. 2008
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Dear Editor:
My name is Donna Frost and I applaud the editorial, “Trouble brewing in Barrow over Airport, in the February 8 edition of The Braselton News.

I am a member of the Concerned Barrow Citizens/Airport Watch Group and have been for the past 5 months. Also, I am a life-long resident of Barrow County and I live near the Northeast Georgia Regional Airport.

[Full Story »] 

Winder Arts to host ballroom dancing classes

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Mike Buffington
in Winder Archives
Monday, February 18. 2008
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The Winder Cultural Arts Department has announced that a third session of ballroom dance classes is planned at the Winder Cultural Arts Center, located at 105 East Athens Street, Winder. [Full Story »] 

Customer relations to be discussed at seminar

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Mike Buffington
in Winder Archives
Monday, February 18. 2008
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The Barrow County Chamber of Commerce’s membership committee will hold a series of quarterly seminars for the public. [Full Story »] 

Barrow chamber to hold awards celebration

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Winder Archives
Monday, February 18. 2008
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The Barrow County Chamber of Commerce is taking names for a wait list for the organization’s annual awards and dinner celebration, set for Saturday, March 1.
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Barrow County CERT classes to start in spring

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Winder Archives
Monday, February 18. 2008
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The Barrow County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is making preparations for the spring class, scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 27. [Full Story »] 
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