Bioscience JDA may assist Coley research park

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Susan Norman
in Statham/Bethlehem Archives
Saturday, February 5. 2011
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The Georgia Bioscience Joint Development Authority last week appointed a committee to explore a possible “partnership” between the JDA and a locally owned company hoping to develop a research park off Hwy. 316 in Statham. [Full Story »] 

Winder may allow up to 10 hens; dog owners will have to scoop poop

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Lorin Sinn-Clark
in Winder Archives
Friday, February 4. 2011
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The City of Winder took a step closer to allowing fowl play by agreeing to draft an ordinance outlining how laying hens could be legally kept within city limits; currently chickens are illegal in Winder.

This action was taken at a called city council meeting on Feb. 3 during which City Administrator Don Toms presented a first draft of a possible changes to city animal codes. Also included were a leash law for dogs and a law that would require dog owners to scoop their canine’s poop.

The chicken issue first arose in October, when Winder residents Nicola and Lisa Gleaton asked the council to reconsider current ordinances, after they received a letter from the city stating they had to remove their flock of 13 chickens from their yard on Oakview Drive. At that meeting the council tabled the matter for 30 days. The council then tabled the matter for 60 days at the Nov. 9 meeting, and for another 60 days at the Jan. 4 meeting. [Full Story »] 

VFW Post 1187 to meet Monday

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Staff Writer
in Top Stories & Breaking News
Friday, February 4. 2011
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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1187 and Ladies Auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting at the Post home, 73 Lee St., Winder, Monday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will follow.

All eligible veterans with a copy of their DD214, are asked to contact Commander Ed Grealish at 770-867-5983.

Post 1187 and Auxiliary meet the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m., unless a holiday. On those occasions, the meeting will be the second Monday.

Immigration among issues being discussed in Georgia

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Chris Bridges
in Top Stories & Breaking News
Thursday, February 3. 2011
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The debate concerning illegal immigration and how to deal with the issue appears to have arrived in Georgia.

Rep. Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City,) has submitted one piece of legislation aimed at illegal immigration in Georgia after months, years even, of the headlines being primarily in Arizona. [Full Story »] 

Fort Yargo to hold winter carnival

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Chris Bridges
in Winder Archives
Thursday, February 3. 2011
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Ft. Yargo State Park, Winder, will hold a winter carnival on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 2-5 p.m., featuring various family-friendly activities.

The event will include games, hayrides, a bonfire, toasted marshmallows, miniature golf, kids crafts, a visit by the Georgia State Park Gopher and more. [Full Story »] 

Examining area school system efficiency

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Staff Writer
in Education Archives
Thursday, January 20. 2011
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What are the most efficient school systems in the area?

With budget cuts, furlough days and other financial moves by area school systems during the economic downturn, how schools spend their money has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. [Full Story »] 

Barrow Democrats to meet Monday

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Chris Bridges
in Winder Archives
Thursday, January 6. 2011
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The Barrow County Democratic Party will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Corral in Winder.

Jerry Gonzalez of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO) and the GALEO Latino Community Fund will be the guest speaker. [Full Story »] 

BOE recognizes system staff

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Lorin Sinn-Clark
in Education Archives
Monday, December 13. 2010
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In addition to honoring students, the Barrow County Board of Education also honored system leaders and staff members Tuesday night.

The BOE thanked retiring District 4 member Larry Ballard for his three years of service. Ballard said it had been “a great honor.” His successor, Will Dunn, will be sworn in at the Jan. 11 board meeting and said he is looking forward to beginning his term.

Thirty-year Georgia School Board Association member Vernon Payne also paid a visit to the board. He commended it for “running a tight ship” and said the school system has “a lot to be proud of.”

The grandfather of two Barrow County graduates, Payne said he is the longtime director of 15 school systems and 13 counties, and “just loves getting out to visit” the systems he represents.
[Full Story »] 

WBHS band presents Winter Concert

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Chris Bridges
in Winder Archives
Thursday, December 9. 2010
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On Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, the Winder-Barrow High School band program will give their “Winter Concert."

The concert will consist of several pieces that highlight all of the various parts of the band program at WBHS, including the Combined Freshman/Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, the Jazz Band and the Symphonic Band. The concert will also feature guest soloist Staff Sergeant Adam Lessard from the United States “Pershing’s Own” Army Band on euphonium.
[Full Story »] 

A second chance: kitten now has loving home

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Staff Writer
in Winder Archives
Monday, December 6. 2010
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In late September, a small kitten was brought to Winder Animal Hospital after being thrown from a moving vehicle.

Her face was bloodied and bruised, and she was missing many of her baby teeth. Veterinarians operated on this kitten and she soon recovered. By early October, she was ready for adoption.
Brandie Brown of Winder saw this helpless little kitten and was touched by her tragic story. She soon adopted her and the kitten — now named Riley — has been a proud member of the Brown family for nearly 2 months. [Full Story »] 
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