Authority approves '09 budget with no funding for lighting project

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Susan Norman
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Tuesday, December 23. 2008
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The Barrow County Airport Authority at a called meeting today passed its overdue budget for fiscal year 2009. The budget does not include $350,000 in capital expenditures for a lighting system that the authority on Dec. 16 voted to move forward on.
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Airport lighting system may not happen

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Mike Buffington
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Wednesday, December 17. 2008
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Despite a warning that county funds likely would not be available for the project, the Barrow County Airport Authority voted Tuesday to pursue its own funding avenues for installation of an approach lighting system at Northeast Georgia Regional Airport. [ Full Story » ] 

Barrow contacted about privatizing airport; talks just preliminary say officials

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Mike Buffington
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Friday, December 12. 2008
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A private investment firm from New York has been in contact with Barrow County leaders about the possibility of buying the Northeast Georgia Regional Airport and making into a regional facility for “light” passenger aircraft. No offer has been made and the discussions are in the very early stages, said those close to the situation.
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BOC approves Auburn sewer deal

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Staff Writer
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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 » ] 

BOC tables vote on 144 acre development

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Kristi Reed
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Wednesday, October 22. 2008
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By Kristi Reed
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners tabled a vote on a 144-acre mixed used development Tuesday night to allow time for the completion of a traffic study and to give the applicant additional time to modify the original request.
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Sheriff, County at odds over finances

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Kristi Reed
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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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