Entries from January 2009

Barrow County fiscal picture still unclear

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Top Stories & Breaking News, Winder Archives
Wednesday, January 28. 2009
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Months after county officials began voicing concerns about Barrow County’s financial situation, the only thing for certain is that the picture keeps changing. [Full Story »] 

Mat Wildcats compete at grueling event

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Wednesday, January 28. 2009
The tournament hosted by Habersham Central was as tough as any the Apalachee High School wrestling team will likely face during the regular season. The Sham Slam featured some of the top ranked schools from various classifications and gave the Mat Wildcats a true test this past weekend. Apalachee’s Zak Moore placed third at 125 while Aaron ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Doggs continue to impress with success

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Wednesday, January 28. 2009
With 16 wins under her team’s belt, Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldogg coach Brenda Hill can’t hide the fact she is proud of her team’s accomplishments to this point in the 2008-09 season. As she examines her team’s three most recent victories, the second-year WBHS coach said he likes the fact a balanced attack has been a key ... [Full Story »] 

WBHS enjoys off night

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Tuesday, January 27. 2009
The Winder-Barrow High School varsity basketball teams are off tonight as they prepare for a busy weekend. The Bulldoggs and Lady Bulldoggs will travel to Madison County Friday before hosting rival Apalachee Saturday. See this week's Barrow Journal for a complete basketball update.

Apalachee to host Monroe Area Tuesday

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Tuesday, January 27. 2009
The Apalachee High School varsity basketball teams will host Monroe Area tonight at 6 p.m. The games will be aired on WIMO Big Stick Radio (1300 AM) with Scott Pinner and David Wise handling play-by-play and color duties. The Wildcats and Lady Wildcats were swept by Clarke Central on the road Friday. See this week's edition of the Barrow ...

‘Ricky’ Mason

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Tuesday, January 27. 2009
ATHENS – Richard Lee Mason, 48, died Saturday, January 24, 2009. Born in Winter Garden, Fla., he was the son of Robert Lee Mason and step-mother, Rachel, of Covington, and Patricia Barnes Mason of Athens. He was an apartment maintenance supervisor and member of Edwards Chapel Baptist Church. Mr. Mason was preceded in death by a sister, Martha ... [Full Story »] 

Royal Hardegree

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Monday, January 26. 2009
WINDER - Royal Wilson Hardegree, 90, died Sunday, January 25, 2009. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Callous and Nellie Wilson Hardegree. He was a Marine Corp veteran of World War II, a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church, where he served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons for over 26 years, and ... [Full Story »] 

‘Momma’ Murphy

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Monday, January 26. 2009
WINDER - June ‘Momma’ Murphy, 63, died Thursday, January 22, 2009. Born in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late Gene Sanders and Juanita Moon Pope. She had worked as a lab technician at George H. Lanier Hospital and at Lab Corp, and was a manager at Smith Kline. Survivors include her husband, Doug Murphy, Winder; daughters, Angela ... [Full Story »] 

Nell Plott

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Monday, January 26. 2009
WINDER - Nell Willo Plott, 86, died Friday, January 23, 2009. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas W. and Minnie Cape Bramlette. She attended the Barrow county senior citizens center and was an avid bingo player. Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Howard and Barbara McDougald, both of Bethlehem, Ruby Wood, ... [Full Story »] 

Two Winder-Barrow High School students arrested for bomb threat

Posted by
Susan Norman
in Top Stories & Breaking News, Winder Archives
Friday, January 23. 2009
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Two Winder-Barrow High School students were arrested Friday in connection with the Jan. 13 bomb threat that forced the evacuation of the high school. [Full Story »] 
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