Attorney to conduct Barrow's internal investigation

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Susan Norman
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Monday, November 9. 2009
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A Cartersville attorney will conduct Barrow County’s internal investigation into claims by HR Director Norma Jean Brown that someone in a position of power within the county government has violated county, state and federal employment statutes.

David G. Archer of Archer & Lovell, P.C. will be paid $250 per hour to “investigate allegations that employment policies and/or ordinances of Barrow County, and/or federal and/or state laws have been violated,” according to the Nov. 9 agreement that was distributed to area media by Bob Hohe, the county’s operations development manager.
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Sheriff, County at odds over finances

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Sunday, October 19. 2008
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By Kristi Reed
After receiving an extra $606,800 last month to cover cost overruns at the Sheriff’s Office for fiscal year 2008, Sheriff Joel Robinson is now asking for more money.
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County announces cost cutting measures

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Tuesday, October 14. 2008
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BY KRISTI REED
With sales tax revenues down for the third consecutive quarter, county officials continue to examine ways to reduce costs even further as fiscal year 2009 gets underway.
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Board of Commissioners to meet Oct. 14

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Sunday, October 12. 2008
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The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, October 14 at 7 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Salary increases cut from county budget

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Wednesday, October 1. 2008
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By Kristi Reed
County employees will be feeling the pinch from Barrow’s struggling economy in the upcoming year.
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BOC to vote on budget Tuesday

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Friday, September 26. 2008
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The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, September 30 at 6 p.m. to adopt the budget for fiscal year 2009. The board will hold a separate meeting at 7 p.m. to set the millage rate for the upcoming year. [Full Story »] 

BOC considers stormwater utility fee

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Friday, September 19. 2008
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By Kristi Reed
With state and federal mandates placing an added financial burden on Barrow County’s Public Works Department, county officials are exploring means of funding required repairs and maintenance of stormwater facilities.
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Healan, Post argue over use of Pro Care

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Tuesday, September 16. 2008
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By Kristi Reed
In an effort to provide better emergency service delivery to the citizens of Barrow County, the fire department contracted with a private ambulance service, Pro Care EMS, last October to provide non-emergency medical transport.
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BOC gets first look at 2009 budget

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Tuesday, September 2. 2008
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By Kristi Reed
Continuing economic woes have forced the county to eliminate several requested items from the 2009 budget.
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BOC approves apartment complex

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Tuesday, August 26. 2008
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BY KRISTI REED
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a request to construct an apartment complex near the intersection of Chancey Circle and Haymon Morris Road. [Full Story »] 
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