Entries from January 2009

BOC called meeting Tuesday night

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Top Stories & Breaking News, Winder Archives
Sunday, January 18. 2009
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Barrow County Board of Commissioners Chairman Danny Yearwood has scheduled a called meeting of the board Tuesday to discuss a financial cost-reduction plan for fiscal year 2009. [Full Story »] 

Wildcats fall to Hart County

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Friday, January 16. 2009
Still basking in the celebration of its previous night’s victory against Winder-Barrow, the Apalachee High School boys basketball team fell to Hart County last Saturday 69-61. A slow start by the Wildcats proved costly as AHS fell behind 17-2. Coach Kevin Morris called two timeouts in an effort to stop the Hart County run. “We weren’t ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: BOC: Don't build a camel

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Chris Bridges
in Editorial Archives
Friday, January 16. 2009
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There’s an old saying that a camel is just a horse that was built by a committee.

That pretty much sums up how many governments operate — inefficient and indecisive — a committee run amuck. [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Politicians looking toward 2010

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Chris Bridges
in Editorial Archives
Friday, January 16. 2009
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With the primaries for the 2010 state election still well more than a calendar year away, one might not be giving too much thought to Georgia political races at this point.

Well, some are because already candidates are fighting for position as well as fundraising dollars as a full slate of statewide offices will be open next year. [Full Story »] 

Airport Authority meeting canceled

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Winder Archives
Friday, January 16. 2009
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The Jan. 20 meeting of the Barrow County Airport Authority has been cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. [Full Story »] 

Auburn elementary suffers electrical fire; damage limited to office area

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Mike Buffington
in Top Stories & Breaking News, Winder Archives
Friday, January 16. 2009
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An electrical short at Auburn Elementary School Thursday night damaged the reception area of the administrative offices. [Full Story »] 

Pauline Reynolds

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Friday, January 16. 2009
WINDER - Pauline Reynolds, 94, died Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at Winder Health Care, following an extended illness. A native of Wilcox County, she was the daughter of the late Edmond Greene and Ora Bee Griffeth Smith. Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Reynolds; daughter, Doris Elaine Williams; grandson, Jimmy Reynolds; ... [Full Story »] 

Emily Oldrid

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Thursday, January 15. 2009
LARGO, FLA. - Emily Oldrid, 94, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009, following a long battle with COPD. Born in North Easton, Mass. On March 16, 1915, she moved to Bethlehem in 1996. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, Winder, and was a seamstress. Mrs. Oldrid was preceded in death by her husband, George Oldrid; and son-in-law, Rodney ... [Full Story »] 

John Gilreath

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Thursday, January 15. 2009
WINDER – John Gilreath, 71, died Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Born in Dawson County, he was the son of the late Norman D. and Jessie R. Gilreath. He had lived in Dahlonega before moving to Winder, and was retired from North Georgia College after 25 years of service. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Dahlonega, and after moving to ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldogs gain mat experience at area

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Thursday, January 15. 2009
While the Winder-Barrow High School wrestling team fell in its first two matches at the team area duals this past weekend, coach Chad Horne said the event was a solid learning experience for his squad. One factor working against the Mat Bulldoggs this past weekend was the fact the team had to give up 18 forfeit points. “If we did not have to ... [Full Story »] 
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