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Winder to strongly enforce codes

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Mike Buffington

in Top Stories & Breaking News, Winder Archives

Wednesday, September 5. 2012

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Winder property owners who have allowed junk to pile up, fences to fall down, or weeds and grass to grow waist high can expect to hear from a city code enforcement officer in the coming weeks and months. At the insistence of the Winder City Council, the police department is stepping up enforcement of city codes to also get rid of nuisance and illegal signs. And the officer primarily responsible for the effort was given a green light last week to clean up private properties without going through municipal court. “Once they are notified with a 10-day letter, and it’s not corrected, I will get the problem corrected one way or another and send them the bill,” said code enforcement officer Joey Lovinggood. “If they do not pay the bill, then we will put a levy against the property as the city ordinance directs us to.”
For the full story, see the Sept. 5 issue of the Barrow Journal.

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#1 Beth on 09/05/12 at 10:52 AM [Reply]

Why don't they start with DOWNTOWN Winder and some of those old, junky dilapidated buildings?

#2 More on 09/05/12 at 01:57 PM [Reply]

Please, code enforcement is all about political whim and nothing to do with public safety.

#3 Mike M. on 09/05/12 at 05:07 PM [Reply]

So the City is forgetting about due process?

#4 just one on 09/05/12 at 05:52 PM [Reply]

more revenue tool, since it is politicaal job sure he will be directed which way to go on the leash he is given. where the "BAD" spots are. justone more Govt worker who needs a job cause they cant produce anything of value they produce fines and hassles for the public.......

#5 Teacher on 09/05/12 at 09:09 PM [Reply]

A great place for them to start is by cleaning up all their own mess on May St. at the construction department. Also keep their big trucks and tractors off Beulah St. They are tearing the street up and making too much noise. And creating a hazard pulling out onto Athens St.

#5.1 Enough on 09/06/12 at 06:24 AM [Reply]

I wish 106 West would just leave. They will never be happy. They've already complained about their neighbors until they are gone, now it's something else. If you don't like your location pack up and move.

#5.1.1 Me on 09/06/12 at 09:02 AM [Reply]

I am glad Im not the only one tired of 106 West complaining

#5.1.2 What? on 09/06/12 at 10:07 AM [Reply]

Petty little people using the UDC to harass and bully their neighbors...

The Local elected Arrogance using the UDC to harass and bully those that have offended it...

Isn't this a REPUBLICAN County? Isn't the second tenet of the party "Less Government Involvement"? Must no apply to the rotting core of barrow.

Money spent on lawyers for the local elected arrogance to run off anyone that offends it has such a good ROI on my money.

#5.1.3 Barry on 09/06/12 at 02:55 PM [Reply]

If they could sell. They would. But who in their right mind is going to buy a 100 year old run down building with no where to park.

#5.1.3.1 Anonymous on 09/06/12 at 09:44 PM [Reply]

It is only a matter of time until they try and force the city to furnish them a place to park. It has already been talked about.

#6 :( on 09/06/12 at 06:37 AM [Reply]

is this the code eonforcer that when you call, he/she doesnt exist?? when there is a complaint, he/she can NEVER be found or never return a phone call?? What is this Code Enforcers direct phone number because when I call,I am given a different name and number EVERY TIME!!!

#7 Anonymous on 09/06/12 at 11:19 AM [Reply]

Same code enforcement that said to someone that I filed a complaint about "I will just close my file on you because the company you work for brings in a lot of money & jobs to our area" and besides your boss had a conference with David Maynard and if you need him to he can intervene.

#7.1 Full of it on 09/06/12 at 06:24 PM [Reply]

Name the business. I don't believe a file was just closed due to jobs. The biggest non goverment employer in Winder is the hospital, than maybe the Ford dealer. Both proprities are clean. If you are going to be anoymous than tell the whole story.

#7.1.1 doggit on 09/07/12 at 06:51 AM [Reply]

I'd venture to say that several retail Non government employers might have more employees than the hospital and Akins ford.

Walmart,Target for sure and maybe even Ingles or Publix

That would be a good article for the newspaper.We might all be surprised by the results

#8 hmmm on 09/06/12 at 09:31 PM [Reply]

the Hospital is Goverment hospital......

#8.1 hospital on 09/06/12 at 11:35 PM [Reply]

Barrow Regional is not a government building. It is owned my HMA, they also own the new Clear View hospital in Monroe and about 68 more hospitals in several states.

#9 i forgot on 09/07/12 at 04:14 AM [Reply]

how a former Govt hospital was sold or given really to private business the new building maylook etter but having been to both I wish it was stil in the hands of the county even though the new building is from the 80s it smells like dirty litter box in exam rooms and treatment areas.... then agian sure the money changed hands back then benifitted someone... other then us Taxpayers......

#9.1 Longtime on 09/07/12 at 11:08 AM [Reply]

It did benefit us, WE didnt have to pay to upkeep, maintain current technology, employ and run a hospital. I was taken to the ER 3 weeks ago and noticed no smells and was efficently cared for and released. I had no long wait like the 4 hours plus my father had at Gwinnett or 12 hours waiting for a room my better half had at Gwinnett. Is BRMC one of the best hospitals in the state, I doubt it but it is not a burden on US the taxpayers.

#10 Roblot on 09/09/12 at 06:43 AM [Reply]

All government entities should already be strongly enforcing codes. What is wrong with this picture people?

#11 Teacher on 09/11/12 at 03:23 PM [Reply]

OK Mr Code Enforcer. Why don't you get over here on Beulah St. and do your job!!! There is a city ordnance against over sized and over weight trucks on city streets.

#12 anon on 09/11/12 at 06:20 PM [Reply]

What code is that 106?

#13 Jo on 09/11/12 at 07:04 PM [Reply]

What about all of Barrow County, my neighbor burns his garbage in the front yard and neighbors cut his grass because he will not. Let's include all of Barrow County, not just Winder.

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