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Obama administration eying Georgia's immigration...
The Justice Department is reviewing Georgia's tough new immigration law and is discussing it with businessmen and law enforcement officials here, but it has not decided to sue to block the statute like it has in four other states, U.S.
Obama administration eyeing Georgia's immigration...
The Justice Department is reviewing Georgia's tough new immigration law and is discussing it with businessmen and law enforcement officials here but has not decided to sue to block the statute like it has in four other states, U.S.
Georgia High Court Exonerates Final Exit Network's...
ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supreme Court of Georgia yesterday struck down the state's assisted-suicide law, abruptly terminating the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's prosecution of four ...
Georgia Force Acquire NFL-experienced Defensive...
The Georgia Force have added speed and NFL experience to their defensive backfield as Jamar Wall joins the team for the upcoming 2012 Arena Football League season. A native of Lubbock, Tex., Wall (5-foot-10, 204 pounds) stayed close to home and suited up for the Texas Tech football...
Georgia law limiting assisted suicide ruled...
The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a law aimed at controlling assisted suicide was unconstitutional, a decision that is likely to help shape the national debate over the practice.
Georgia Southern surge beats Furman 64-57
Jelani Hewitt scored 16 points and Ben Drayton 13 as Georgia Southern defeated Furman 64-57 Monday night and took sole possession of second place in the Southern Conference. The Eagles (11-12, 9-4) outscored Furman 26-13 over the final 15:14 after the Paladins (12-12, 6-7) had gone ahead 44-38, their first lead since the opening minutes.
Ga. Court Overturns Assisted Suicide Restrictions
Georgia's top state court strikes down assisted suicide restrictions over free speech concerns
Georgia Supreme Court knocks down law restricting...
The Georgia Supreme Court's unanimous ruling found that the law that bans people from publicly advertising services to assist someone in a suicide violates the free speech clauses of the U.S. and Georgia constitution. 
Court strikes down Georgia's assisted-suicide law
Georgia's Supreme Court on Monday struck down the state's assisted-suicide law, ruling it violates the free speech clauses in both the U.S and state constitutions.
Former Georgia Tech Employee Cleared in Alleged...
ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After a lengthy investigation by the GBI and the Georgia Attorney General's Office, former Georgia Tech employee, Chris Evans, has been cleared of RICO charges filed ...
Georgia Supreme Court Throws Out Law Banning...
A Georgia (STOGA1) law barring the advertisement of services related to assisted suicide is an unconstitutional violation of free-speech rights, the state's supreme court ruled.
Georgia Assisted Suicide Law Overturned By State...
ATLANTA - Georgia's top court on Monday struck down a state law designed to discourage assisted suicides after a legal battle brought by four members of a suicide group who said the law also violated free speech rights.
Georgia's Top Court Overturns Assisted Suicide...
The unanimous ruling by the state Supreme Court concludes a 1994 state law "restricts speech in violation of the free speech clauses" of the U.S. and Georgia constitutions. The ruling could help reshape the state's end-of-life policy.
Georgia court overturns assisted suicide...
Georgia's top court today struck down a state law designed to discourage assisted suicides after a legal battle brought by four members of a suicide group who said the law also violated free speech rights.
Georgia court strikes down assisted suicide...
Georgia's top court on Monday struck down a state law designed to discourage assisted suicides after four members of a group that helped a cancer-stricken man die said the law also violated free speech rights.

Auburn man injured trying to extinguish morning fire
An Auburn man was injured this morning while trying to extinguish a fire in his home at 64 Main St. around 9:30 a.m. Barrow County firefighters responded to the home shortly after the fire broke out and found some flames coming from the back door of the home. “They made an aggressive interior attack and extinguished the fire quickly,” said Barrow County Emergency Services Battalion Chief Mike Stoops. “Firefighters were also able to save two puppies from the fire.”read more
Battle over former Barrow County chairman's estate...
WINDER - A family feud over the estate of former Barrow County Commission Chairman Eddie Elder is heading to the Georgia Supreme Court this week.Elder’s daughter, Susan Crowe, and his widow, District 1 County Commissioner Eva Elder, have been locked in a pitched legal battle over Elder’s $3 million estate since 2007. Crowe believes her stepmother has illegally prevented her from receiving any inheritance from her father. read more
Some area governments offer employees bonuses
Several Athens-area municipal and county government leaders have offered bonuses - and in one case raises - for their employees this year.Jefferson and Winder city council members, as well as Barrow and Oconee county commission members, who voted for the bonuses cited their employees’ ability to slash departmental costs while maintaining services to residents.“(The bonus) was a reflection of two things, and No. 1 was the performance of our staff,” said John Ward,...
Big Changes ahead in Barrow County
Barrow County residents changed history last year when they voted to trade in their current county government, administered by a full-time commission chairman, for one run by a professional county manager and a part-time chairman. In the coming months, voters will have to choose a leader to fill that part-time position and hope that commissioners hire a manager who gets along with the elected executive.read more
Former Barrow County attorney, commissioner Healan...
Barrow County lawyer William Healan Jr. died Monday after a lengthy illness.Healan served on the Barrow County Commission and as the county’s attorney, but he may be remembered best as a devoted family man and loyal friend.“He coached all of our Little League football and baseball teams,” said son and law partner William Healan III. “He always had time to take us fishing and spend time with family. He was a very good father.”Lifelong friend Terrell Sailors of Winder...
Mixed-use project with up to 1,900 homes OK'd in...
A development permit was OK'd this week in Barrow Co., Ga., for a 292-acre master planned project that developers say will be mix of commercial, light industrial and residential buildings, providing between 1,300 and 1,900 multifamily and single family housing units, and up to 4.5 million square feet of commercial and light industrial space, reports the Athens Banner-Herald.The Barrow County Commission on Tuesday approved the permit for the project a Calgary, Alberta-based company wants to build...
Barrow commissioners approve 292-acre, 1,300-home...
WINDER - Barrow County commissioners on Tuesday approved a development permit for a 292-acre master planned development that a Calgary, Alberta-based company wants to build at the northwest corner of Georgia highways 316 and 81. Representatives for Walton Development and Management offshoot Walton Georgia LLC told commissioners Tuesday that the site will be a mix of commercial, light industrial and residential buildings, providing between 1,300 and 1,900 multifamly and single-family housing...
Two more arrested in case of abandoned mental...
BETHLEHEM - Barrow County sheriff’s deputies have arrested two more suspects as part of their investigation into abusive practices at a pair of personal care homes in Cambridge Estates subdivision. Deputies arrested Narquitta Streete, of 926 Downing Drive, and her sister Priscilla Streete, of 1144 Otis Drive, Thursday after executing search warrants at both of their homes. read more
2 more arrests in Barrow disabled adult neglect...
Two women have been arrested in Barrow County in connection with a wide-ranging case involving the abandonment and neglect of four disabled adults, including one from Gwinnett County, according to police.
Emergency workers receive training
WINDER - Firefighters, police officers and other public safety workers spent last week training to get necessary continuing education.They arrived last Tuesday for a four-day class that teaches them the ins and outs of car-seat safety."As one of the students on Monday, I had the opportunity to refresh my knowledge," said Barrow County Emergency Services Lieutenant Scott Dakin. "It also taught me some more of the current information. This class helps all of us to save lives."read more
Barrow County jury finds man competent to stand...
WINDER - Despite his mother's testimony that he suffers from memory lapses and debilitating seizures, a Barrow County jury found Tuesday that a Gwinnett County man accused of burning down his father's church in 2005 is competent to stand trial.Maurice Arnold and his father, Quincy Arnold, are facing charges of first-degree arson, vandalizing a place of worship, conspiracy to commit arson and insurance fraud in connection with the fire at the church where Quincy Arnold served as pastor.read more
Suspected smash-and-grab burglar runs out of gas
Barrow County deputies caught an alleged smash and grab burglar early this morning after his get-away car ran out of gas on the side of Georgia Highway 53. Deputies responded to reported smash and grab burglary at a BP gas station on Ga. Highway 211 and Rockwell Church Road shortly before 4 a.m. It appeared that someone had plowed a large vehicle through the front doors of the convenience store and removed several packs of cigarettes and several rolls of lottery tickets.read more
Georgia Club's impact
New home construction in Barrow and Oconee counties plummeted during the recession, but plans to build new high-end homes will give some of those once-busy builders and craftsmen work again.
Barrow commission sets duties for potential county...
WINDER — When Barrow County voters go to the polls Nov. 8 to decide whether the county should hire a county manager, they’ll now have a clearer picture of what they are approving or rejecting.
3 arrested in meth labs case remain in jail
Three people arrested last month on methamphetamine manufacturing charges in Oconee and Barrow counties still are in jail, and a fourth is out on bail.
Barrow lays out duties, pay for a county manager
WINDER -- When Barrow County voters go to the polls Nov. 8 to decide whether the county should hire a county manager, they'll now have a clearer picture of what they are approving or rejecting.
Editorial: Vote on Barrow manager might be tricky...
As a general rule, it makes sense for jurisdictions like Barrow County, where population growth has made governance a far more complicated enterprise than it was even just 10 years ago, to make provisions to have someone trained in governmental management handling the day-to-day business of delivering public services to the community.
Winder soldier dies in Afghanistan
A soldier from Barrow County died on Saturday while serving in Afghanistan, the U.S. Defense Department announced today.
Burton proves versatility in Red Raiders' win over...
In Madison County's compelling, come-from-behind 42-35 overtime victory last Friday over Winder-Barrow, senior Trae Burton hit the trifecta for the Red Raiders with two end-zone rushes, a scoring pass and a touchdown reception.
Threat over wife's grave closes road
Barrow County authorities closed Atlanta Highway for about two hours Monday afternoon after a distraught man claimed he poured a radioactive substance at his wife's grave.
Barrow wooing boosters for park
WINDER -- After three years of budget cuts, the Barrow County Recreation Department is reaching out to local businesses and the public to help it buy some much-needed equipment and make some much-needed repairs.
Barrow a sign of Democrats' Southern problem
SAVANNAH -- Nearly 50 years ago, every congressman from the Deep South was a white Democrat.
Fire destroys home in Barrow County
A family of five was left homeless Tuesday after a fire destroyed their Laythan Court home about 1:22 p.m.
Meth lab busts, arrests follow traffic stop
WATKINSVILLE -- A fourth person was arrested Friday night in a two-day investigation that started with a routine traffic stop near Watkinsville and ended with sheriff's deputies busting up three methamphetamine-making labs in Oconee and Barrow counties.
Barrow blotter
SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT: A Winder man was driving on Georgia Highway 11 around 7:30 on Aug. 3, when he was forced to slow for traffic ahead, he said.

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