Entries from April 2010

Supreme Court asked to hear hospital case

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Kerri Testement
in Top Stories & Breaking News, Winder Archives
Friday, April 2. 2010
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Barrow Regional Medical Center wants the Georgia Supreme Court to review a decision last week by the state court of appeals to allow a new hospital in Braselton.

The Winder-based hospital filed a notice of intent on Monday asking the state’s highest court to consider hearing its case against Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s proposed hospital in Braselton.

If the Georgia Supreme Court agrees to hear the case, it could prolong an already lengthy legal battle between the medical centers over the planned Braselton facility.

Still, Barrow Regional CEO Blake Watts said Tuesday that his organization is weighing its legal options with its attorneys — who include former state attorney Mike Bowers. [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: More fiscal pain ahead

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Staff Writer
in Editorial Archives
Friday, April 2. 2010
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There’s more financial pain ahead for the Barrow County School System. As with every other school system in the state, Barrow is being slammed by the economic downturn, which has cut state and local revenues. [Full Story »] 

Police officer injured in accident

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Staff Writer
in Winder Archives
Thursday, April 1. 2010
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An officer with the Duluth Police Department was injured as a result of a Thursday morning motorcycle accident in Barrow County. [Full Story »] 

Special season shaping up for Lady Doggs soccer

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports Headlines
Thursday, April 1. 2010
Winder-Barrow High School girls soccer coach Ben Arms is quick to sum up the reason for his team’s success to this point in the 2010 season. “We have a wealth of talent this season,” Arms said. “But most important is that I just have a great group of girls to coach this season and they work well together.” That necessary team ... [Full Story »] 

Moore named AD of the Year

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports Headlines
Thursday, April 1. 2010
For Brian Moore, it’s all about the student-athletes. The Apalachee High School athletic director, while proud of his recent desgination as Georgia Athletic Directors Association Athletic Director of the Year for Class AAAA, defers all credit and praise to his students and co-workers. The award is a highlight for Moore, who has been AD at ... [Full Story »] 

Moore named AD of the Year

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports Headlines
Thursday, April 1. 2010
For Brian Moore, it’s all about the student-athletes. The Apalachee High School athletic director, while proud of his recent designation as Georgia Athletic Directors Association Athletic Director of the Year for Class AAAA, defers all credit and praise to his students and co-workers. The award is a highlight for Moore, who has been AD at ... [Full Story »] 

Auburn couple keeps police busy

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Thursday, April 1. 2010
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Auburn Police were dispatched to a Meadow Trace Drive residence four separate times during the past week in response to domestic disputes. [Full Story »] 

Barrow EMS hires medical director

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Staff Writer
in Winder Archives
Thursday, April 1. 2010
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Dr. Eric Deal, emergency room director at Barrow Regional Medical Center, has been hired as medical director for Barrow County Emergency Services. [Full Story »] 

Winder denies wrongdoing as more charges surface

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Thursday, April 1. 2010
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A spokesperson for the City of Winder has denied that Winder Police were responsible for the incidents outlined in a recent lawsuit filed by former Winder resident Dana Billings. [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Are all property owners treated the same?

Posted by
Chris Bridges
in Editorial Archives
Thursday, April 1. 2010
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This and that from around Winder and Barrow County: [Full Story »] 
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