Entries from September 2008

Barrow trailer destroyed by fire

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Friday, September 5. 2008
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A fire destroyed a trailer on Jones Road in Statham on Saturday, Aug. 30, according to the Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services. [Full Story »] 

BCSO puts 57 behind bars

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Thursday, September 4. 2008
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The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested 57 people over the past week. Those arrested and their charges include: [Full Story »] 

Barrow BOE takes no action on Bible classes

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Thursday, September 4. 2008
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BY CHRIS BRIDGES
One Barrow County Board of Education member said offering courses in teaching the new and Old Testament of the Bible as history and literature was simply political.
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Winder, Statham police make ten arrests

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Wednesday, September 3. 2008
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Arrests made last week by the Winder and Statham police departments include the following: [Full Story »] 

BOC gets first look at 2009 budget

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Tuesday, September 2. 2008
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By Kristi Reed
Continuing economic woes have forced the county to eliminate several requested items from the 2009 budget.
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Downtown Winder to get face lift

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Tuesday, September 2. 2008
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By Kristi Reed
The City of Winder, in conjunction with the Downtown Development Authority, has approved a grant program which will provide local businesses with funds to improve the exterior of buildings in the downtown area.
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Thelma Peppers

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Monday, September 1. 2008
Thelma Vandiver Peppers, 72, of Elberton, died Thursday, August 28, 2008. Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Lee W. and Ruby Swofford Vandiver. She was the mother of Mike and Tammy Peppers of Winder. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 31, at Smith Memory Chapel.
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