City of Auburn ends year in the black

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Mike Buffington
in News, Top Stories
Sunday, December 28. 2008
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The City of Auburn finished FY08 in the black according to preliminary numbers by the city’s internal accounts. City administrator Ron Griffith reported to the city council recently that the town took in more money than it spent during the year and that an audit would be completed by Feb. 15 of the city’s operations. [ Full Story » ] 

Auburn postpones controversial city charter change

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Mike Buffington
in News, Top Stories
Wednesday, December 10. 2008
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A vote on changing the city charter in Auburn will not take place until 2009. [ Full Story » ] 

Hagemeyer center closing equates to 100 lost jobs

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Mike Buffington
in News
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
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Hagemeyer Distribution Center in Auburn near Hwy. 316 is closing and laying off 100 employees. The firm filed its notice of closure with the Georgia Department of Labor in October. [ Full Story » ] 

Divers look for gun in Auburn double shooting

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Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Tuesday, November 25. 2008
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A dive team from the Hall County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday morning searched a pond behind the Auburn apartment complex where a man and a woman were shot Nov. 15 while sleeping. [ Full Story » ] 

Christmas celebrations taking off this weekend

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Mike Buffington
in News
Monday, November 24. 2008
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People longing for a cup of old-fashioned Christmas cheer will not have to wait much longer. Chateau Elan will hold its annual "Lighting of the Chateau" this Friday and the City of Auburn is hosting its Christmas celebration Saturday. [ Full Story » ] 

BOC approves Auburn sewer deal

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Staff Writer
in News, Top Stories
Wednesday, November 12. 2008
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The Barrow County Board of Commissioners agreed this week to a $3 million extension of sewer service to the City of Auburn. [ Full Story » ] 

Former officer arrested after buying meth

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Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Tuesday, October 21. 2008
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A former Lawrenceville police officer was arrested last week after officers witnessed the suspect purchasing methamphetamine. [ Full Story » ] 

Husband upset by wife’s video

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Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Sunday, October 19. 2008
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Police were called to a Cabot’s Ridge address after a man saw a videotape in which his wife seemingly confessed to an affair. [ Full Story » ] 

Domestic dispute leads to disorderly conduct charges

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Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Sunday, October 12. 2008
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An Auburn woman and her boyfriend were cited for disorderly conduct after police were called to settle a domestic dispute. [ Full Story » ] 

Argument over beer lands Auburn woman in jail

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Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Saturday, October 4. 2008
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Police were called to an Auburn residence last week after a woman struck a male acquaintance for allegedly hiding her beer. [ Full Story » ] 
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