C.J. Barnett

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PORT RICHEY, FLA. – C.J. Barnett, 26, formerly of Winder, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Born in New Port Richey, Fla., he was the son of Karen Bedford of Gainesville, father and stepmother, Ron and Elaine Barnett, New Port Richey, Fla., and stepfather, Jerel Dobbins, Radford, Va. He was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church, ... [Full Story »] 

Fire chief back at work

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Tuesday, March 24. 2009
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After weighing his options during his unpaid suspension last week, Barrow County Fire Chief Robert Post decided to come back to work Tuesday morning. [Full Story »] 

Dion McCrary

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Monday, March 23. 2009
WINDER – Dion McCrary, 47, died Sunday, March 22, 2009. Born in Detroit, Mich., he was the son of the late Forney L. and Rena Delores Jenkins McCrary. A member of Grace Baptist Church in Monroe, he was employed as a carpenter in home construction. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy from 1980-1984 and 1986-1988. Mr. ... [Full Story »] 

Florrie Baughcum

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Monday, March 23. 2009
ATHENS – Florrie Burt Baughcum, 90, died Saturday, March 21, 2009. Born in Crawford on January 27, 1919, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Pearl Adkins Burt. She was a longtime Athens resident and a faithful member of Beech Haven Baptist Church until her health prevented her from attending. She was retired from Belk Department ... [Full Story »] 

Willie Mae Gasaway

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Monday, March 23. 2009
STATHAM – Willie Mae Gasaway, 97, died Sunday, March 22, 2009. Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late James Madison and Gordia Savannah Deaton Long. She was the last of 10 children, was the oldest living member of Bethabara Baptist Church, and was a homemaker and farmer. Mrs. Gasaway was preceded in death by her husband, Luther ... [Full Story »] 

Tim Segars

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Monday, March 23. 2009
WINDER – Tim Segars, 63, died Friday, March 20, 2009. He was the son of the late Julian and Francis Kennedy Segars, and was a farmer. Survivors include an aunt, Lerlie Carruth, Winder; and several cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, March 23, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Burial was in Pentecost ... [Full Story »] 

Estimates suggest Barrow was 18th in growth 2007-2008

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Saturday, March 21. 2009
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Barrow County’s growth may be in the doldrums today following the economic downturn, but between 2007 and 2008, new census numbers say its rate of growth was the 18th fastest among counties in the United States.

The census estimates (not actual counts) suggest Barrow topped the 70,000 mark in July 2008, up 3,150 from the year before. That calculated to a 4.7 percent growth rate, which is the basis for the 18th growth position.

Whether or not those numbers will hold up once actual counts take place remains to be seen. [Full Story »] 

Auburn passes charter update

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Friday, March 20. 2009
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In a 3-1 vote, the Auburn City Council approved an updated city charter Thursday night.

Some citizens in attendance spoke against the council approving the action since it will now be able to take on bonded debt. Citizens voted in 1997 to not allow the council this power. Mayor Linda Blechinger said this portion of the city charter violates state law and should have not been put in to start with. [Full Story »] 

Free tax ride to end at Barrow airport

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Friday, March 20. 2009
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The Barrow County Tax Assessor’s Office is pursuing 2008 county taxes on planes parked at Northeast Georgia Regional Airport that should have been taxed in the past, but weren’t. Chief Tax Assessor Cecil Highfield said his office mailed certified letters on March 11 requesting tax returns from seven airplane owners. Among them is the Barrow County Airport Authority’s new chairman, Frank Nocera, who keeps two restored, ‘50s-era Cessnas in his privately-owned hangar at the airport. [Full Story »] 

Betty Wheeler

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STATHAM – Betty Wheeler, 77, died Monday, March 16, 2009. Born in Willow Grove, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Charles Luther and May S. Myers. She was a homemaker and loved bingo and bowling, loved ones stated. Survivors include her husband, Dave Wheeler, Statham; son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Carol Givens; daughter, Sandy Goff; ... [Full Story »] 
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