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LAST UPDATED ON JULY 18th, 2008:  (pull up a chair!)

Ex-cop indicted in '06 death
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2008/07/18/copshoot.html

Ex-DeKalb officer indicted in series of deadly shootings
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/071808/news_2008071800206.shtml

Barrow County man arrested for murder
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/564-Barrow-County-man-arrested-for-murder.html

Big changes in store for Barrow County
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/573-Big-changes-in-store-for-Barrow-County.html

Arrests reported by Barrow County Sheriff's Office
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/577-Arrests-reported-by-Barrow-County-Sheriffs-Office.html

Garrison, Yearwood to speak at GOP meeting
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/582-Garrison,-Yearwood-to-speak-at-GOP-meeting.html

3 Gainesville area counties included in homeless survey
http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=211612

Population rises for Barrow’s smallest cities
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/562-Population-rises-for-Barrows-smallest-cities.html

The Braselton News
http://www.braseltonnews.com

Hearing set in Barrow-Gainesville hospital court fight
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/580-Hearing-set-in-Barrow-Gainesville-hospital-court-fight.html

Sikes, Smith headed for DA runoff
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/581-Sikes,-Smith-headed-for-DA-runoff.html

Barrow voters say ‘No’ to Brain Train
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/575-Barrow-voters-say-No-to-Brain-Train.html

Turnout low for Barrow primary
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/574-Turnout-low-for-Barrow-primary.html

Darst named lieutenant for Barrow fire dept.
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/572-Darst-named-lieutenant-for-Barrow-fire-dept..html

Authority receives permits for hangar and ILS projects
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/571-Authority-receives-permits-for-hangar-and-ILS-projects.html

Crocodile Recovered from Winder Sub-division Pond
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6979457&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

Burglary reported at Owens Circle home
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/563-Burglary-reported-at-Owens-Circle-home.html

Grip of drought relaxes
Northeast Georgia
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/071308/news_2008071300273.shtml

UPDATED: Airport Authority to meet Tuesday
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/463-Airport-Authority-to-meet-Tuesday.html

UPDATED: Guide to the candidates out this week
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/461-Guide-to-the-candidates-out-this-week.html

UPDATED: Turnout high for early voting
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/459-Turnout-high-for-early-voting.html

Legislative devilment
http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpid=680&show=archivedetails&ArchiveID=1371754&om=1

Winder Police Department investigates 30 incidents
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/452-Winder-Police-Department-investigates-30-incidents.html

UPDATED: Winder reaps profits from surplus sales
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/458-Winder-reaps-profits-from-surplus-sales.html

Magistrate: June Davis
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/466-Magistrate-June-Davis.html

Incidents reported in Auburn
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/451-Incidents-reported-in-Auburn.html

Man's letter attacks candidate for sheriff
Barrow county
http://onlineathens.com/stories/071308/election_2008071300361.shtml

Barrow sheriff’s race tops campaign spending list
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/462-Barrow-sheriffs-race-tops-campaign-spending-list.html

The Braselton News
http://www.braseltonnews.com

The Barrow Journal
http://www.barrowjournal.com/

Three principals win award from governor
For high performance
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/071108/news_2008071100237.shtml

Barrow Sheriff’s Office arrests reported
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/450-Barrow-Sheriffs-Office-arrests-reported.html

Barrow town arrests listed
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/449-Barrow-town-arrests-listed.html

Beautification project proposed for Hwy. 8
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/443-Beautification-project-proposed-for-Hwy.-8.html

Winder Man Indicted in Interstate 85 Fatal Accident
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6907751&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

Winder Hotel joins the Best Western brand
http://www.hotelmotel.com/hotelmotel/News+Wire/Winder-Hotel-joins-the-Best-Western-brand/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527907?contextCategoryId=1238

108 arrests reported by Barrow sheriff’s office
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/425-108-arrests-reported-by-Barrow-sheriffs-office.html

Garrison faces two primary challengers
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/432-Garrison-faces-two-primary-challengers.html

Two Barrow County BOC races to be decided in Republican primary
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/431-Two-Barrow-County-BOC-races-to-be-decided-in-Republican-primary.html

DA candidates address Barrow voters
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/424-DA-candidates-address-Barrow-voters.html

Barrow town arrests listed
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/428-Barrow-town-arrests-listed.html

Construction complete at Winder-Barrow High School
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/429-Construction-complete-at-Winder-Barrow-High-School.html

The Braselton News
http://www.braseltonnews.com

Searchers find Barrow man after two-day quest
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/070208/news_20080702056.shtml

Winder girl dreams of Jr. Olympic gold
http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=211171

PlyMart closing outlets
Sites in Winder, Marietta
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/062608/news_20080626014.shtml

Grant for sewer would aid factory
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/062608/news_20080626017.shtml

3rd mail theft suspect nabbed
http://www.thehartwellsun.com/articles/2008/06/25/news/news02.txt

Talk of damming Flint River stirs anger
Drought has spurred discussion about reservoirs
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2008/06/26/flint_river_damming.html

Legal experience the key to chief magistrate race
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/407-Legal-experience-the-key-to-chief-magistrate-race.html

Customer service top priority for clerk candidates
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/405-Customer-service-top-priority-for-clerk-candidates.html

BOC approves road work project
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/412-BOC-approves-road-work-project.html

Barrow BOE approves $102.1 million budget
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/411-Barrow-BOE-approves-102.1-million-budget.html

Increased crime top concern for sheriff candidates
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/406-Increased-crime-top-concern-for-sheriff-candidates.html

Winder arrests reported
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/414-Winder-arrests-reported.html

Barrow County Sheriff’s Office arrests listed
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/415-Barrow-County-Sheriffs-Office-arrests-listed.html

High-density project wants Auburn annexation
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/409-High-density-project-wants-Auburn-annexation.html

Commission candidates call for more industrial, commercial growth
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/408-Commission-candidates-call-for-more-industrial,-commercial-growth.html

Growth primary issue for chairman candidates
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/404-Growth-primary-issue-for-chairman-candidates.html

Schools expected low math CRCT scores
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/062608/news_20080626018.shtml

The Braselton News
http://www.braseltonnews.com

Athens becomes a hub for the homeless
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2008/06/01/homeless_0602.html

Woman dead, 3 injured in Barrow Co. wreck
http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=211018

Not guilty plea from suspect in cyclist slaying
Bogart father charged
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/062108/news_20080621046.shtml

GOP leaders urge citizens to vote
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/393-GOP-leaders-urge-citizens-to-vote.html#extended

Barrow political forum set for June 23
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/230-Barrow-political-forum-set-for-June-23.html

GOP candidate forum set for June 26
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/186-GOP-candidate-forum-set-for-June-26.html

Hudgens to address Barrow GOP
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/266-Hudgens-to-address-Barrow-GOP.html

McCain, Obama essentially tied in Georgia, poll says
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/stories/2008/06/19/mccain_obama_georgia.html

Braselton to reconsider request from developer
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/392-Braselton-to-reconsider-request-from-developer.html

I-85 median north of Ga. 20 getting safety upgrade
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/gwinnett/stories/2008/06/16/safety_barrier_upgrade.html

Cable barrier work to start this week
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/335-Cable-barrier-work-to-start-this-week.html

Airport Authority cancels meeting
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/333-Airport-Authority-cancels-meeting.html

Officials: Voter registration slow
http://www.onlI-85 median north of Ga. 20 getting safety upgrade
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/gwinnett/stories/2008/06/16/safety_barrier_upgrade.html

Cable barrier work to start this week
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/335-Cable-barrier-work-to-start-this-week.html

Airport Authority cancels meeting
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/333-Airport-Authority-cancels-meeting.html

Officials: Voter registration slow
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/061608/news_20080616015.shtml

Poor market, more tax appeals
Property taxes
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/061608/news_20080616034.shtml

Winder PD investigates several vehicle break-ins
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/390-Winder-PD-investigates-several-vehicle-break-ins.html

Eleven charged by Winder Police
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/389-Eleven-charged-by-Winder-Police.html

Most of northeast Ga. in 'extreme drought'
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2008/06/11/georgia_drought.html

The Braselton News
http://www.braseltonnews.com/

Lawmen square off in county sheriff race
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/276-Lawmen-square-off-in-county-sheriff-race.html#extended

Talk focuses on growth at Barrow GOP forum
Three vying for commission chairmanship
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/061108/news_20080611044.shtml#audio

Hudgens to address Barrow GOP
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/266-Hudgens-to-address-Barrow-GOP.html

Race for reservoir funds on
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/060908/news_20080609033.shtml

Retest not last say on promotion
CRCTs aftermath
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/061008/news_20080610049.shtml

Voter deadline looms for primary
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/061008/news_20080610032.shtml

Arrow used in slaying
Mother killed; son charged
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/060708/news_20080607040.shtml

Barrow will bus students this summer to CRCT classes
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/060408/news_20080604060.shtml

'Dumping' homeless needs legislative response
Editorial
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/060308/opinion_20080603015.shtml

Barrow voters will get chances to meet candidates
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/060408/news_20080604047.shtml

Financial partner sought for Granite Hotel project
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/257-Financial-partner-sought-for-Granite-Hotel-project.html#extended

Submit questions to political forum
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/053108/news_20080531040.shtml

Students back to hit books for test retakes
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/060108/news_20080601077.shtml

Airport Authority to meet Thursday
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/248-Airport-Authority-to-meet-Thursday.html

Jackson, Barrow schools dealing with CRCT mess
http://www.mainstreetnews.com/2008/05:28:08/BE0528C.html

Water authority lets politics trump practicality
Editorial
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/053008/opinion_20080530001.shtml

Runway will allow small corporate jets
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/052908/news_20080529023.shtml

One day to water gets approval
Counties adopt plan to save this summer
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/052908/news_20080529044.shtml

UPDATED: Barrow to purchase new E-911 system
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/245-Barrow-to-purchase-new-E-911-system.html

Winder police raid 'grow house' near middle school
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/052508/cops_20080525038.shtml 

CPEG holds inaugural meeting
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/232-CPEG-holds-inaugural-meeting.html

Rising fuel, food prices affecting school budgets
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/231-Rising-fuel,-food-prices-affecting-school-budgets.html

Political forum ahead in Barrow
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/230-Political-forum-ahead-in-Barrow.html

Bitter results as pill abuse surges
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/051808/news_20080518051.shtml

Chamber workshop for Spanish speakers
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/051708/news_20080517031.shtml

Gwinnett Tech, Lanier Tech to provide training for Price expansion
http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=209934

Sheriff to purchase thermal scopes
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/051508/news_20080515032.shtml

Barrow BOE deficit continues to climb
Deficit increases to $4 million
http://www.mainstreetnews.com/2008/05:21:08/BE0521B.html

Police hunting clues in pair of wrecks in Winder
Crashes killed five people
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/052208/news_20080522022.shtml

Winder GI exonerated of Iraqi murder
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/gwinnett/stories/2008/05/22/shore_gwx0522.html

Barrow chamber's outreach effort has Latin flavor
Hispanic businesses get boost
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/052308/news_20080523054.shtml

Paying tribute to the man, not the marker
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-blogs/ajc/snellvilletalk/entries/2008/05/22/the_man_behind.html

Searchers build skills with rescue exercise
Those who hunt the missing prepare for real thing
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/052208/news_20080522057.shtml

The Braselton News
ftp://ftp.braseltonnews.com/ftp/Braselton_News_05-21-08.pdf

Report card: Schools rise, fall
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/052208/news_20080522060.shtml

CPEG holds inaugural meeting
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/232-CPEG-holds-inaugural-meeting.html

Rising fuel, food prices affecting school budgets
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/231-Rising-fuel,-food-prices-affecting-school-budgets.html

Political forum ahead in Barrow
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/230-Political-forum-ahead-in-Barrow.html

Bitter results as pill abuse surges
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/051808/news_20080518051.shtml

Chamber workshop for Spanish speakers
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/051708/news_20080517031.shtml

Gwinnett Tech, Lanier Tech to provide training for Price expansion
http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=209934

Sheriff to purchase thermal scopes
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/051508/news_20080515032.shtml

BOE approves additional expenditures
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/224-BOE-approves-additional-expenditures.html#extended

UPDATED: Three Mill Creek students arrested
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/220-UPDATED-Three-Mill-Creek-students-arrested.html

Barrow GOP to meet May 19
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/203-Barrow-GOP-to-meet-May-19.html

The Braselton News
ftp://ftp.braseltonnews.com/ftp/Braselton_News_05-14-08.pdf

BOC, BOE to negotiate sewer construction deal
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/219-BOC,-BOE-to-negotiate-sewer-construction-deal.html

Three killed in early morning Barrow wreck
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/218-Three-killed-in-early-morning-Barrow-wreck.html

Barrow BOC to consider borrowing money to run sewer to new school
http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=14854&SectionID=6&SubSectionID=&S=1

New centers may change shopping habits in Barrow
http://onlineathens.com/stories/051108/business_20080511002.shtml

Widow will run where husband once held sway
Barrow commission seat
http://onlineathens.com/stories/051008/news_20080510044.shtml

BOE increases deficit projections
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/194-BOE-increases-deficit-projections.html

Coverage terminated for retired workers
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/050808/news_2008050800212.shtml

Winder council trims benefits for retirees
http://www.mainstreetnews.com/2008/05:07:08/BE0507F.html

The Braselton News
ftp://ftp.braseltonnews.com/ftp/Braselton_News_05-07-08.pdf

Recognitions top BOE agenda
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/192-Recognitions-top-BOE-agenda.html#extended

Armed forces day celebration set for May 17
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/190-Armed-forces-day-celebration-set-for-May-17.html

Tapping reserves risky for Barrow and Jackson BOEs
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/189-Tapping-reserves-risky-for-Barrow-and-Jackson-BOEs.html

Public hearings set for fire tax increase
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/182-Public-hearings-set-for-fire-tax-increase.html

The Braselton News
ftp://ftp.braseltonnews.com/ftp/Braselton_News_04-30-08.pdf

Qualifying opens in Barrow
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/170-Qualifying-opens-in-Barrow.html

Barrow BOE to tap reserves for FY09
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/169-Barrow-BOE-to-tap-reserves-for-FY09.html

Annual burn ban starts Thursday 
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/042708/news_2008042700109.shtml  

Wait for ambulance costs man's life Oglethorpe death 
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/042708/news_2008042700239.shtml   

Web site lets users compare hospital ratings 
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2008/04/27/medicare_0428.html  

Qualifying opens busy election season Many seats up for grabs 
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/042808/news_2008042800473.shtml  

Time for candidates to sign up 
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2008/04/27/qualify_0428.html  

Barrow calls for temporary plan to lower gas prices
http://www.wsav.com/midatlantic/sav/news.apx.-content-articles-SAV-2008-04-25-0019.html

Publix to open next Thurs. in West Jackson
http://www.mainstreetnews.com/2008/04:23:08/BE0423C.html

The Braselton News
 ftp://ftp.braseltonnews.com/ftp/Braselton_News_04-23-08.pdf

Winder man killed in head-on wreck
http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=209235

The Barrow Journal:
Auburn approves rezoning for McMullen Corporation
Auburn hears pitch for past due tax collections
DA reports progress in fixing backlog
http://www.barrowjournal.com/

Former DA relinquishes law license to state bar
Pleaded guilty to fraud
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/042208/news_2008042200973.shtml 
 
Burn ban draws near for Northeast Georgia
http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=209210
 
Personal care home approved by planning commission
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/143-Personal-care-home-approved-by-planning-commission.html
 
 Teen killed in Barrow County wreck identified
http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=209177&c=10

Jones sentenced to 180 days 
http://www.barrowjournal.com/  

Police sign up for treadmill duty 
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/041808/news_2008041800610.shtml  

Man pleads not guilty to charges of murder, arson 
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/041808/news_2008041800334.shtml  

STATE OF THE COUNTY' ADDRESS: Barrow must embrace change, says Garrison
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/141-STATE-OF-THE-COUNTY-ADDRESS-Barrow-must-embrace-change,-says-Garrison.html#extended

Search for principal for County Line Elementary begins anew
http://www.barrowcountynews.com/news/stories/20080413/localnews/219588.shtml

With legislative session over,
budget planning by local school officials can begin in earnest
http://www.barrowcountynews.com/news/stories/20080413/localnews/219586.shtml

Ex-deputy indicted in child porn probe
20 counts in Barrow case
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/041608/news_2008041600499.shtml

$42M for Hard Labor lake in 2009
Spending projection by reservoir group
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/041608/news_2008041600304.shtml

Rep. England gives final ‘08 legislative report

Charges set in 2007 Barrow prom death
http://us.f570.mail.yahoo.com/ym/ShowLetter?Search=&Idx=0&YY=76210&y5beta=yes&y5beta=yes&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b

Prom season brings concerns
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/041308/news_2008041300229.shtml

Winder council considering large fire tax hike
http://www.mainstreetnews.com/2008/04:09:08/BE0409C.html

Green industry finds power in unity
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/041108/news_2008041100291.shtml

Pet retailer to add more than 200 jobs
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/040808/news_2008040800764.shtml

http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/128-EDITORIAL-Barrow-finances-look-strong,-but-tough-decisions-are-ahead.html

Barrow receives homeland security grant
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/130-Barrow-receives-homeland-security-grant.html

Jackson officials feel cheated by water deal
County pays more for less
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/041008/news_2008041000528.shtml

Melvin promoted to Asst. Fire Chief
http://www.barrowjournal.com/index.php?/archives/112-Melvin-promoted-to-Asst.-Fire-Chief.html#extended

Lifting water restrictions premature, says Gainesville utilities director\
http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=208601&c=10

Winder out of reservoir process
Hard Labor Creek
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/040208/news_2008040200504.shtml

Barrow firefighter grins and bares it for good cause
Burn foundation calendar finalist
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/040308/news_2008040300240.shtml

PETCO to have distribution center in Barrow County
http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2008/03/31/daily54.html

House Labor Committee to Vote on Bill to Help Prevent Deadly Industrial Explosions
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1308258/