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Endorsement returns pastor to middle of Fi...
Evangelical pastors have shaped American politics by preaching sermons about prohibition, gay marriage, abortion and prayer in public schools since the turn of the last century.
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Defiant Pastors Political Endorsements Draw Complaints
A church-state separation group filed complaints Monday with the Internal Revenue Service against six churches whose pastors either endorsed or made pointed comments about political candidates from their ...
Pastors Protest Ban On Politicking
"The basic thrust was this was not a matter of endorsing, it's a First Amendment issue," Hice said.
Protesting pastors back candidates from the pulpit
Pastor Luke Emrich prepared his sermon this week knowing his remarks could invite an investigation by the Internal Revenue Service.
Pastors to Defy IRS, Endorse Candidates
On Sunday, Pastor Jody Hice of Bethlehem, Ga., a man who takes the Bible literally and has never committed a crime, will stand before God and the 1,300 members of his congregation and willfully break the law.
Roy Lamar Harrison Roy Lamar Harrison, age 64 of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, Sept.
The cheers are for Drug Task Force while making big drug bust in Fayette
Hurrah, hurray for the good guys.... That was the cheers from a crowd at a north Fayette convenience store as Fayette County Sheriff's Drug Task Force agents chased down and arrested a man who fled on foot ...
County asked to support 'job creation' grant
Barrow County Board of Commissioners Agenda for Aug. 26 - 7 p.m. Approval of Aug.
Harrison Poultry wins donning and doffing case
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has issued a ruling in favor of Harrison Poultry granting summary judgment without trial in a donning and doffing case.
Bethlehem moves ahead with plans for post office
The Town of Bethlehem will soon break ground for a new post office and Community Bank & Trust is moving forward with their plans for a new branch office in Bethlehem.
Station rocked by lightning strike
A lightning storm that hit Barrow County on Thursday afternoon knocked out power to Bethlehem-based radio station AM 1300 Big Stick Radio.
'Road map for the future' is presented
Barrow County's road map for the future - developed in the process of public involvement which is state-mandated comprehensive planning - was presented to the Board of Commissioners Tuesday.
Barrow might build own loop around Winder
More than 6,000 drivers pass through Barrow County every day without any intention of stopping there.
Plans to unveil Barrow's future
Barrow County Board of Commissioners Agenda for July 22 - 7 p.m. Approval of July 8 minutes Planning Commission - Rezones 1. SU-2008-017 - Michael McKinney, Applicant/David Maynard Construction LLC, Owner, 738B ...
Deputy cleared in November shooting
Barrow County District Attorney Rick Bridgeman announced Monday that he would not press charges against the Barrow County sheriff's deputy who shot a Bethlehem woman at her Briscoe Mill Road home in November ...
Courthouse, detention video-tour set
A video update of the construction activities at the new Barrow County criminal justice facility will be provided at Tuesday's meeting of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners.
Barrow Co. deputy will not be prosecuted for shooting
A Barrow County Sheriff's officer will not be prosecuted after shooting a Bethlehem woman during a standoff last November.
Barrow County Boy Accidentally Shot
Barrow County deputies say a 10-year old boy is hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the lower part of his body.
10-year-old shot in leg after playing with gun
A 10-year-old boy is expected to make a full recovery after he was shot in the leg on Thursday.