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  1. Making plans to be a gardener once moreRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Barrow County News

    ... a strong heart, but years later, pain would be his companion. He and wife Grace bought their Evergreen Lane home in Winder a quarter-century ago and the 50x100 back yard garden has produced a bounty through the years. Those early years entailed much ...

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    Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Life, Food, Vegetables

  2. Jobless may see some helpRead the original story

    Yesterday | Barrow County News

    ... a comprehensive, state-level strategy that will help spur economic growth and job creation," said Thurmond. For local Winder CPA Rodney Broach, of O'Neal, Broach and Still, the effects of the recession - especially in terms of unemployment - have ...

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    Related Topix: Barrow County, GA, 9, Georgia Tech

  3. Tis the season of collection of taxesRead the original story

    Yesterday | Barrow County News

    ... Schools as of Dec. 21 was a total of $23,462,517.10 with another $773,841.93 collected on behalf of the City of Winder. Barrow County collects and disperses taxes to the school district and the fire tax to Winder, with a percentage retained for that ...

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    Related Topix: Barrow County, GA

  4. Death noticesRead the original story

    Friday | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... reported in the region. Eunice Berry, 87, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, December 24, 2009. Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, has charge of arrangements. Charlie Neese Newton, 63, of 2541 Sims Kidd Road, Comer, died Thursday, December 24, 2009. Family ...

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    Related Topix: Obituaries

  5. A look back ...Read the original story

    Thursday Dec 24 | Walton Tribune

    ... Some 25 Georgia-based banks failed in 2009, but only one had operations in Walton County. The state shut down Winder-based First Piedmont Bank on July 17 and transferred its deposit accounts to First American Bank and Trust Co. First Piedmont ...

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    Related Topix: Walton County, GA, Georgia, Monroe, GA, Social Circle, GA

  6. Read CommentsRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 24 | The Leaf Chronicle

    ... tractor-trailer. Kentucky Trooper Jay Cottrell said a Chrysler Town & Country minivan driven by Larry G. Chambers, Winder, Ga., was traveling west on I-24 when for an unknown reason he crossed the median and struck the truck head on. The semi was ...

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    Related Topix: Christian County, KY

  7. One Killed & One Injured in a Two Vehicle Collision on Interstate 24Read the original story

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Kentucky State Police

    Larry G. Chambers, age 62 of Winder, GA, was operating a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country van westbound on Interstate 24.

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    Related Topix: Christian County, KY, Madisonville, KY

  8. 1 Killed In Crash On I-24 In Ky.Read the original story

    Wednesday Dec 23 | CBS 46

    ... traffic to back up. Police diverted traffic off the interstate at exit 89. One person in the van, a 63-year-old Winder, Ga. man, was killed. Another suffered minor injuries. Links We Like Sponsored Content Don't believe everything people tell you ...

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    Related Topix: Oak Grove, KY

  9. Alleged robber killed in high speed chaseRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Walton Tribune

    A Winder man who allegedly robbed the Dollar General store on Highway 138 was killed in a traffic accident while attempting to elude officers.

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    Related Topix: Barrow County, GA, Walton County, GA, Monroe, GA

  10. Share the Blessings on Christmas DayRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Barrow County News

    ... Share the Blessings expect greater participation in the hot meal and other services to be provided. Being hosted at Winder-Barrow Middle School, Share the Blessings will include a hot meal, being served starting at 11 a.m., in addition to a boxed ...

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  11. Study reveals suggestions for Winder

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Barrow County News

    Winder's Liveable Centers Initiative study has resulted in a number of suggestions for the city's betterment, and those ideas were presented to the public on Thursday, Dec.

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  12. Minivan strikes semi, man diesRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 23 | The Leaf Chronicle

    ... tractor-trailer. Kentucky Trooper Jay Cottrell said a Chrysler Town & Country minivan driven by Larry G. Chambers, Winder, Ga., was traveling west on I-24 when for an unknown reason he crossed the median and struck the truck head on. The semi was ...

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    Related Topix: Christian County, KY

  13. Three store holdups; 1 robber

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Athens Banner-Herald

    The Winder man killed in a high-speed chase after robbing a Dollar General in Monroe also held up Dollar General stores last week in Bethlehem and Hoschton, police said.

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    Related Topix: Monroe, GA, Hoschton, GA, Bethlehem, GA, Georgia

  14. Malcom Bridge closes out 2009 with sweep against rivalsRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Dec 22 | The Oconee Leader

    ... The Lady Braves fell to 4-1. This is Willingham's first year as head coach. They don't play again until January 6 at Winder. "It's been a challenge with the girls learning a new system, but we are all learning together," Willingham said. "It's been ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  15. Bethlehem robbery suspect killed in car crashRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 22 | WDUN-AM Gainesville

    A Winder man killed in a traffic accident over the weekend is believed to be the same man who robbed a Barrow County store last week.

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    Related Topix: Bethlehem, GA, Barrow County, GA

  16. 'Canes bounce back with region winRead the original story

    Friday Dec 18 | Walton Tribune

    Monroe Area's boys varsity basketball teams rebounded from a loss to Winder in its previous game with a 62-48 win over Apalachee Tuesday on the Wildcats' home floor.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  17. PLC graduates celebrateRead the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | Barrow County News

    ... celebrate the students' accomplishment. Family and friends of the graduates were invited. The party was held in the Winder Woman's Club last Wednesday. For some students, the PLC allowed them to finish high school early and move on toward future ...

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  18. Passing it on: Nancy Simmons is W-BMS Teacher of the YearRead the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | Barrow County News

    For Winder-Barrow Middle School Teacher of the Year Nancy Simmons, Barrow County isn't just the area she works in.

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    Related Topix: Barrow County, GA, University of Georgia

  19. Dorsey graduates from FBI AcademyRead the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | Barrow County News

    Capt. Dennis Dorsey is the first Winder Police Department employee to attend and graduate from the FBI National Academy at Quantico, Va.

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    Related Topix: US News, US Federal Bureau of Investigation

  20. Share the Blessings on ChristmasRead the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | Barrow County News

    ... a community effort to enrich the lives of all on Christmas day. Plans for the Dec. 25 holiday feast, being hosted at Winder-Barrow Middle School, includes a hot meal, starting at 11 a.m., with a boxed food distribution, a clothes closet, health care ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas

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