Morgan Ervin
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3 days ago |
mainstreetnews.com | Morgan Ervin
In an emotional appeal to the Winder City Council, representatives for D.R. Horton and the Margaret Martin Robinson Trust said Tuesday that the city's failure to follow through on zoning commitments has left them with land of diminished value, stalling development and placing emotional strain on a family with deep ties to the community. The dispute centers on a 146.87-acre parcel at 982 City Pond Road.
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1 week ago |
mainstreetnews.com | Morgan Ervin
The City of Winder unveiled a proposed $115.6 million budget for fiscal year 2026 during recent budget workshops on May 15 and May 27, marking an 18.6% increase over the previous year's adopted budget of $97.5 million. The draft maintains the current millage rate of 4.963 but anticipates increased property tax revenue due to a reassessment of residential property values and the implementation of House Bill 581.
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2 weeks ago |
mainstreetnews.com | Morgan Ervin
Jurors for the upcoming trial of Colin Gray-father of the 14-year-old suspect in the Apalachee High School mass shooting-will be selected in Hall County and transported to Barrow County for trial proceedings. Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm finalized the decision following a thorough review of proposed alternative venues.
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2 weeks ago |
mainstreetnews.com | Morgan Ervin
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning near Calgary Downs on Jefferson Hwy. in Winder, paving the way for a 57-unit townhome development. Applicant Clint Dixon received a unanimous approval from the Board of Commissioners to rezone 14.64 acres at the corner of Calgary Downs Drive and Highway 11 from AG (Agricultural) and C-2 (Community Commercial) to R-2 (Medium Density Single-Family Residential) to accommodate a townhome community with a density of 3.89 units per acre.
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2 weeks ago |
mainstreetnews.com | Morgan Ervin
Advancing its efforts to enhance the region's long-term water infrastructure, the Winder City Council has approved a $24.7 million contract with Heavy Constructors to carry out a major phase of the Quarry Water Supply Project. The contract, valued at $24,675,297, covers Contract C of the Auburn Water Reservoir Project and includes construction of raw water pond intakes.
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