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Barrow County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Barrow County, GA.

Results 1 - 20 of 378 in Barrow County, GA

  1. Long line forms as mobile food bank stops in WinderRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... "The housing industry's got everybody messed up, if you ask me. Everybody I know is out of work." Hundreds of Barrow County residents got relief from a troubled economy and rising inflation Friday as volunteers brought a load of food to them. The ...

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    Related Topix: Winder, GA, Georgia, Statham, GA

  2. Fall Festival in Houschton GeorgiaRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | Associated Content

    ... ord of most scarecrows in one place, Cincinnati, Ohio's record of 3,311 in 2003, according to local newspaper, Barrow County News. Share

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  3. Sept. 9-11 is Economic Stimulus BlitzRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | Barrow County News

    ... the TaxAide site in Winder for the three-day Economic Stimulus Blitz on Sept. 9-11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Barrow County Leisure Services at 175 Second St., in Winder. Volunteers will be available to assist seniors and other family members who ...

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    Related Topix: Health, AARP, Winder, GA, Social Security, Personal Finance, Opinion

  4. Commission receives FY09 budget proposal

    15 hrs ago | Barrow County News

    With the impacts of the downturn in the housing industry, Barrow County's proposed Fiscal Year 2009 budget reflects the decrease in revenues which are felt in License & Permits as well as in the Clerk of ...

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    Related Topix: Winder, GA

  5. Hospitals' date in court postponedRead the original story

    19 hrs ago | Athens Banner-Herald

    A Barrow County Superior Court judge postponed a Thursday hearing in which attorneys for Barrow Regional Medical Center were set to argue why Gainesville-based Northeast Georgia Medical Center shouldn't be ...

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    Related Topix: Braselton, GA, Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry

  6. Local news, weather and Georgia Bulldogs Sports for Athens GARead the original story

    Yesterday | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... rights leader was admitted with what he called "severe stomach pains." Hospitals' date in court postponed A Barrow County Superior Court judge postponed a Thursday hearing in which attorneys for Barrow Regional Medical Center were set to argue why ...

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  7. Barrow budget to include minor millage cut

    Wednesday | Athens Banner-Herald

    Barrow County commissioners expect to increase government spending by about half of 1 percent when they approve the 2009 budget Sept.

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    Related Topix: Athens, GA, Athens Metro, Winder, GA

  8. Hearing over proposed hospital postponedRead the original story

    Wednesday Sep 3 | The Times

    A court hearing scheduled for Thursday over a proposal to build a 100-bed hospital in Barrow County has been postponed.

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    Related Topix: Gainesville, GA, Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Braselton, GA

  9. State BriefsRead the original story

    Sunday Aug 31 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    - A Barrow County committee of school administrators, teachers and parents approved a plan to consider steps needed to offer two elective Bible-focused courses. Superintendent Ron Sanders said if the county Board of Education signs off on the ...

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    Related Topix: Lexington, GA, Oglethorpe County, GA, Riceboro, GA, Liberty County, GA

  10. Committee approves Bible classes in Barrow CountyRead the original story

    Saturday Aug 30 | The Macon Telegraph

    A Barrow County committee of school administrators, teachers and parents has approved a plan to consider steps needed to offer two elective Bible-focused courses.

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    Related Topix: Macon Metro, Macon, GA

  11. Clayton County School Board to Select New Board MembersRead the original story

    Friday Aug 29 | MyFOX Atlanta

    ... property values in the county and hurt economic development, community leaders have said. Top Local News A Barrow County committee of school administrators, teachers and parents has approved a plan to consider steps needed to offer two e... Even ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc.

  12. Committee approves Bible classes in Barrow CountyRead the original story

    Friday Aug 29 | Wgst.com

    A Barrow County committee of school administrators, teachers and parents has approved a plan to consider steps needed to offer two elective Bible-focused courses.

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  13. Local news, weather and Georgia Bulldogs Sports for Athens GARead the original story

    Friday Aug 29 | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... and the revenuer is continuing in the fields of America's corn country. Committee approves Bible classes Barrow County high school principals and teachers soon will begin to consider the practical steps they must take in order to offer two elective ...

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  14. Committee approves Bible classes

    Thursday Aug 28 | Athens Banner-Herald

    Barrow County high school principals and teachers soon will begin to consider the practical steps they must take in order to offer two elective Bible-focused courses, after a committee of parents, teachers and ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc.

  15. Barrow United Way campaign adds UGA Coach Perno to teamRead the original story

    Thursday Aug 28 | Barrow County News

    ... UGA campus A great turnout with a great starting lineup began the rally for the 2008 United Way campaign in Barrow County. The luncheon was hosted at Chico's and Chico's Vice President of Distribution Pete Ryan, who has been with the company for a ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  16. Commission weighs development potentialRead the original story

    Thursday Aug 28 | Barrow County News

    A sewerage project which could cost as much as $900,000 could help Barrow County expand its workforce by as many as 150 jobs.

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    Related Topix: University of Georgia, Auburn, GA, Carl, GA

  17. Tuesday skies - When it finally rains, it pours

    Thursday Aug 28 | Barrow County News

    Skies over Barrow County were a bit ominous for a short time Tuesday when a foreboding cloud was overhead.

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    Related Topix: Weather

  18. Schools see dips on SATRead the original story

    Tuesday Aug 26 | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... seemed a little odd to us, considering how strong the senior class was last year." School administrators in Barrow County were concerned after a 30-point drop in last year's SAT results, but both high schools responded by expanding SAT prep classes, ...

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    Related Topix: Georgia, Standardized Testing, Education

  19. Auburn looking to Work Ready City status

    Monday Aug 25 | Barrow County News

    ... Thursday evening. Last summer Governor Sonny Perdue announced seven Work Ready Region grant awards (WRR) and Barrow County was included as a pilot site. The suggested WRR Grant project that the county is involved with is a Life Science Grant. Also ...

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    Related Topix: Gwinnett County, GA

  20. County asked to support 'job creation' grant

    Monday Aug 25 | Barrow County News

    Barrow County Board of Commissioners Agenda for Aug. 26 - 7 p.m. Approval of Aug.

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    Related Topix: Auburn, GA, Bethlehem, GA, Carl, GA