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(who has always been one of my favorite people) and Jane and Ted Wood is always a treat. But, when talking with David about his family history, Barrow County and his sister’s family, you can see his eyes light up and you know he has a lot to say. They all have a lot of good to say about Winder, Barrow County and the people here. Read More
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Summer is almost here and parents are planning summer camps and other activities for their kids. Offerings are rich in the area depending upon your child’s interest. Read More
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Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle made the short trip from his home in Chestnut Mountain to speak with members of the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. Read More
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A talent show envisioned by 12-year-old Nathan Dolan came to fruition April 21 – and when word got out about the show, hundreds attended, the directors of StreetWise made an appearance and the goal of raising $500 for the organization more than doubled. Read More
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The Winder Library will kick off its summer reading program Thursday May 24, featuring music, fun, and the chance to read for prizes. Read More
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All former students, teachers, and friends of Austin Chapel, Barber’s Creek, Bethlehem, Bush Chapel, Fairfield, Glenwood, Henderson Grove, House Crossing, Kinney’s Academy, Tanners Bridge, and White Oak Schools are invited to meet on Saturday, June 16, at the former Glenwood High and Elementary School campus at 10 a.m. for the first phase of the group’s 2012 reunion. Read More
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On Saturday, 90 bikers and 140 participants gathered for the Piedmont Rape Crisis Center’s 7th Annual Ride to Survive. Read More
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A convoy of motorcycles gathered at Holly Hill Mall on Saturday to ride for a cause benefitting the Barrow County Habitat for Humanity. The Wingmen Motorcycle Club, with a group of about 30 bikes, most with passengers, rode from Holly Hill, to Athens, then to the Habitat site off Highway 82 on Lochwolde Lane. The riders, many with construction experience, helped to raise the exterior walls on the house in preparation for the roof trusses. Read More
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The North Georgia School of Dance will present "If Wishes Were Dolls," a classical ballet production, at the Colleen O. Williams Theatre on Tuesday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m. The program, which will feature about 30 students from the North Georgia School of Dance, tells the story of a rag doll who learns that it is best to be loved for who you are. Tickets will be available at the door for $4; children ages three and under will be admitted free Read More
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A picture – even one old that has faded from black and white to soft gray – can tell a story, long and true. That one certainly did. Read More
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Mother’s Day has been on my radar this year more than usual – probably because my expanding belly, shrinking wardrobe, and the frequent sucker punches to my internal organs serve as constant reminders of my own approaching motherhood. Read More
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If I were a plant I would want a name that is singularly mine – like "rose" or "hydrangea" or "daylily." This hasn’t happened to the plant in my garden that I call "rose campion." No one seems quite sure what the name is. The gardener friend who gave me mine called it "mullein petunia." (It has felty leaves and magenta blooms.) It is called "mullein pink" by some and I’ve even heard names ... Read More
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My mother passed away in 1980. She was 62 years old. Lawrence Reeves was the middle child, with an older brother and younger sister. She inherited her sense of humor from her father and her sometime debilitating depression from her mother. Several days after her funeral, I gathered ALL my memories of her and found a safe place to keep them. Over the years, when needed, I would journey to that place and retrieve ... Read More
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It’s me. Dixie Dew, again. Y’all who read this column regularly know that I am Ronda’s adorable and svelte (though she writes differently) dachshund. This is the third time I’ve guest-written this column but since it’s Mother’s Day, I’m giving her the day off. This is my gift to Mama. She’s been working on a tight deadline for a new book so she’s earned a rest. Read More
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Richard Ellis Cox and Chelsea Marie Wallace were wed February 11, 2012 at Chapel at the Park in Gatlinburg, Tenn. in a ceremony officiated by Rev. Timothy McIntyre. Read More
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Women of all ages assembled at the Harmony Grove United Methodist Church on April 28 for its annual Mother-Daughter banquet. Read More
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Don and Shannon Hammond of Winder announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Leigh Hammond, to Thomas "Tom" Charles Seymour-Parker, son of Randy and Jane Seymour of Winder. The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Lisa Bell. Read More
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Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Bufford of Evans, announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Ann Bufford, to Jacob Glen Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Porter of Winder. The wedding is planned for June 22, 2012 at half past six in the evening at Julian Smith Casino in Augusta. Read More
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Ron Kuckuck of Montpelier, Ohio and Jenney Cogan of Bethlehem announce the engagement of their daughter, Kendra Kuckuck to Brett Skinner, son of Wesley and Phyllis Skinner of Winder. Read More
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Caitlin Lacey Jones and Timothy "Kerry" Maynard, Jr. will exchange vows in an evening ceremony Saturday, April 28, 2012 at The Barn at Price Mountain Farm in Pendergrass. Read More
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Clyde and Mary Ellen Cook, Jr. of Snellville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Shanna Leigh Cook, to Robert "Bobby" Eugene Wiggins, the son of Pete Hope and Yvonne Hope of Braselton. Read More
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