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City Spotlight
New to Auburn? Get Your Newcomer’s Packet Online
The city offers a comprehensive guide to new residents, available for download from the city website.
With dozens of terrific homes available for purchase in the city of Auburn, there will soon be a number of new residents in the Barrow County municipality that touts “old Southern charm with a vision for the future.” Thanks to a comprehensive, 19-page Newcomer Packet that’s jam-packed with helpful information and available for download from the city of Auburn website, even the newest Auburnites will feel right at home in no time. This valuable resource for new residents is loaded with page after page of facts and phone numbers, including: This guide is so well-done, it may even prove a useful resource for long-time residents of Auburn to have on hand. Click here to print out a copy of the city of Auburn Newcomer Packet. If you were to buy …
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Water Main Break Disrupts Service for Auburn Residents
The city says a construction company hit a line at Carter Road.
A water main break has disrupted service for many Auburn residents, according to a post on the city's Facebook page. The city says a construction company hit a line at Carter Road and Auburn Public Works is currently working to restore service. The work is expected to be complete by noon. Has your water service been affected? Tell us in comments. Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Woman Dies in Auburn House Fire
The Gwinnett Daily Post reports a woman died from injuries sustained in a house fire over the weekend.
An Auburn woman died from injuries she sustained in a house fire Saturday night, according to a report by the Gwinnett Daily Post. Gwinnett County firefighters reponded to a home on Flowery Branch Road near Pilgrim Lane, where a male occupant was rescued from the fatal blaze. Click here to read the full story.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
New Dentist Office Opens in Auburn
The Barrow County News reports the Auburn Dental Center is now accepting patients.
The Barrow County News reports a new dentist office has opened in Auburn. The Auburn Dental Center is located in the former Bank of America building and is now accepting patients under the care of Dr. William M. Herr. Click here for the full online story.
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
A Resident's Perspective: Dirt, Water and More Discussed at Auburn Council’s Monthly Workshop
Auburn is moving forward on planning, renovation and expansion — without debt. Barrow County resident Michael Howington offers a recap of a recent meeting with a brief commentary to follow.
Do you attend city council meetings? Give us your recap and opinion whenever you attend a meeting. E-mail barrow@patch.com for more information. The Auburn City Council conducted a workshop on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, and discussed several business items, including capital projects, water insurance and ball field renovations. Iris Akridge presented proposals sought to engineer solutions for stormwater drain off, affecting resident in two Auburn neighbourhoods. Residents in Governors Ridge and Sue Lane have logged complaints of severe water run-off damaging their properties. The runoff is coming from the cul-de-sac, a neighbor on a hill and from a bordering neighborhood outside of the city limits. The proposal includes installing new …
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Five Things to Do this Weekend: Oct. 28-30
Get into the Halloween spirit the weekend before the Monday holiday with these five events.
What are your plans for the weekend? Tell us in comments. 1. Autumn Nights at Fort Yargo 2. Terror by Gaslight 3. Trunk or Treat 4. Halloween Open Mic 5. Second annual Spiderweb Spooktacular
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Monday, October 3, 2011
City Spotlight
Auburnfest is Right Around the Corner
The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16.
Commemorating its 20th year, AuburnFest 2011 will feature arts and craft exhibitors from all over the Southeast. The event will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. Stroll Auburn’s charming downtown area while perusing unique offerings from the vendors and enjoying the many foods and pursuits this great fall festival has to offer. In addition to arts and crafts, this two-day celebration will offer up a cornucopia of live music and entertainment, plus games, activities and fun for the whole family. If you’d like to volunteer and get a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse at a great hometown festival, contact Parks and Leisure Services Director Gary Schussler via e-mail or by calling 770-674-5485…
Friday, September 16, 2011
Auburn Welcomes Newest Police Officer
The Auburn City Council met Thursday night for its monthly workshop meeting.
The Auburn City Council was introduced to the city's newest police officer at Thursday night's work session. Sergeant Diane Campbell fills the department's last vacant position. She first met members of the Auburn Police Department when she conducted their Taser training earlier this year. "She put a Taser in my hands," Mayor Linda Blechinger said. Campbell started with the police force Sept. 2 and will complete her training Sept. 26. Other business
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Monday, September 12, 2011
Local Festival Offers Bounty of Arts
The Georgia Piedmont Arts Center hosted its annual Harvest of Art festival Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in Auburn.
