Entries from March 2009

Willonell Patton

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MainStreetNewsObits
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Thursday, March 19. 2009
GAINESVILLE – Willonell Martin Patton, 88, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Myra Brooks Martin. She was a homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Troy B. Patton, Gainesville; daughter, ... [Full Story »] 

Barrow fire chief suspended for one week by Yearwood

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety Archives
Thursday, March 19. 2009
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Barrow County Board of Commissioners Chairman Danny Yearwood suspended Barrow County Fire Chief Robert Post Monday for one week without pay. Post was suspended for being “untruthful” and for not following Yearwood’s directives about overtime pay and the use of county vehicles. [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Looking for angels that come our way

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Mike Buffington
in Editorial Archives
Wednesday, March 18. 2009
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I believe in angels and I like the thought of “entertaining them unawares,” so I do a lot of that. There is just something so magical and hopeful in wondering if the latest cat I rescued or homeless person I slipped an extra sandwich to, is really a visitor checking in on us from above. [Full Story »] 

Heroin bust latest in string of Barrow trafficking arrests

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Top Stories & Breaking News, Winder Archives
Wednesday, March 18. 2009
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Barrow County narcotics investigators last Friday night made their biggest heroin bust in more than a decade. They arrested a Snellville drug dealer a little before midnight in the parking lot of a Bethlehem business and recovered 8 grams of heroin. That was enough for up to 160 single doses with a street value of about $3,000, according to the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office. [Full Story »] 

Auburn may approve new charter Thursday

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Mike Buffington
in Winder Archives
Wednesday, March 18. 2009
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The City of Auburn could have an updated charter after Thursday night. [Full Story »] 

Wildcats turn back Jaguars

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports Headlines
Wednesday, March 18. 2009
Justin Shultz had Cedar Shoals batters scrambling Friday afternoon. The Apalachee High School pitcher was in complete control as the Wildcats registered their first Region 8-AAAA win of 2009 with a 6-0 victory against the visiting Jaguars. Shultz, who has been a key player for coach Mike Cavey’s team this spring, allowed just one hit while ... [Full Story »] 

WBHS athletes battle conditions

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Wednesday, March 18. 2009
The annual Winder-Barrow High School Cook Holliday Rotary Relays are becoming as much about the weather as the quality track compeititon at W. Clair Harris Stadium. Such was the case again this year as rain moved in the area Friday and continued all day Saturday. Despite the conditions, the event was held as a few teams remained for the event. ... [Full Story »] 

Statham woman killed in wreck

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Top Stories & Breaking News, Winder Archives
Tuesday, March 17. 2009
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A Statham woman was killed and a Buford man was seriously injured Monday in a two-vehicle wreck on Ga. Hwy. 316 at Barber Creek Road.
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office said the deceased victim was Betty Jane Wheeler, 77, of Statham. The injured driver of the second car was Justin Craig Stephens of Buford. His injuries were not considered life-threatening.
[Full Story »] 

Chris Barnette

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Monday, March 16. 2009
WINDER – Chris Barnette, 49, died Sunday, March 15, 2009. Born in Winder, he was the son of Louise Barnette of Winder and the late Harold Eugene Barnette. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Winder. Survivors include a son, Logan Barnette, Winder; brother, Donald Barnette, Winder; and sisters, Shirley Hardage, Watkinsville, and ... [Full Story »] 

Heroin trafficker busted in Bethlehem

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Top Stories & Breaking News, Winder Archives
Monday, March 16. 2009
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A Snellville man was arrested Friday night in a Bethlehem parking lot for allegedly trafficking heroin and other drugs. [Full Story »] 
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