Entries from December 2009

Top ten web stories of the year

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in News
Thursday, December 31. 2009
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While Barrow County had more than its share of major news stories in 2009, the following were the most viewed stories of the past year on www.BarrowJournal.com: [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Remembering New Year’s Past

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Staff Writer
in Opinions
Thursday, December 31. 2009
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It’s hard for me to believe that it’s been ten years since I lived for a year in Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher on the JET Programme, and ten years ago on New Years Eve night, I was in India on a three-week sojourn with another female JET participant. I was twenty-eight, single, and had so many dreams. While traveling that year, many of them were coming true. [Full Story »] 

Revolver, shotguns stolen in burglary

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Thursday, December 31. 2009
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An Apalachee Church Road resident returned home from work last week to discover his residence had been burglarized.

According to the police report, the burglar(s) used a large piece of asphalt to shatter glass in a back door. [Full Story »] 

Sports Story of Year: Wildcats set new standard in 2009

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
For Shane Davis, it hasn’t taken long for the historic significance of the 2009 season to sink in. In fact, even as the season was progressing, Davis knew what his Apalachee High School team was going through was in fact special. “Going undefeated while playing a straight region schedule says a lot about our kids,” Davis said. “It says ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldoggs advance to Deep South final

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
The winning ways continued for the Winder-Barrow High School boys basketball Monday and Tuesday. The Bulldoggs defeated Sprayberry 62-55 in an opening-round game of the Deep South Classic hosted by Brookwood High School. Alonzo Nelson-Odado scored a game-high 22 points to pace coach David Skokol’s team. Jamias Davis finished with 13 points ... [Full Story »] 

Inmate files suit against jail, Sheriff

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in News
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
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An inmate housed at the Barrow County Detention Center has filed suit against the jail, Sheriff Jud Smith and detention officer Mark Sigman. [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: A Barrow wish list for 2010

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Staff Writer
in Opinions
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
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A new year is at hand. In many ways we can all breathe a sigh of relief that 2009 is all but over. [Full Story »] 

First annual Jug Drop set for Dec. 31

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in News, Top Stories
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
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Looking for a fun way to ring in the New Year? Look no further than the Barrow County Museum.

The Barrow County Historical Society will be hosting the inaugural New Year’s Eve “Jug Drop” at the museum on Thursday, Dec. 31.

Local merchants will be on hand selling food and other merchandise. The event will also feature free drawings for gifts from local businesses.

The Barrow County Historical Society will be offering special refreshments including Nodoroc Mud (hot chocolate) and Wog Nog (special apple cider).

Other activities include live music, dancing and a “Miss Jug” contest in which local men will compete to see who makes the prettiest and most talented “woman.”

For more information about the event, contact Susan, Teeny, Beth or June at jugdrop@yahoo.com or visit the Jug Drop Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Winder-GA/Jug-Drop/173773571565. To date, approximately 320 people have joined the group to discuss the jug family, keep up-to-date on “Jug Drop” happenings and see photos of the preparations.

The Jug Drop will take place at the Barrow County Museum, 74 West Athens Street in Winder, from 8 p.m. until midnight.

Child hospitalized after ingesting pills

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
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A two-year-old Auburn child was hospitalized after swallowing prescription medication belonging to his mother. [Full Story »] 

One accident results in two arrests

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Tuesday, December 29. 2009
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Two drivers were arrested after a recent fender-bender at the intersection of Highway 316 and Highway 11. [Full Story »] 
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