Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Do you agree with the former Mayor and his words about State Senate Candidate Danny Yearwood?
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Former Winder Mayor Chip Thompson endorses Danny Yearwood in his run for State Senate in an online audio recording. In the recording, Thompson states, "Barrow County Commission Chairman Yearwood couragously led our county through tough economic times" and "I know Danny Yearwood will serve us well in the State Senate." Click here to listen to the audio recording online in entirety and then share your thoughts with us in the comments section below. Do you agree or disagree with Thompson's thoughts and comments?
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The Athens Banner-Herald reports Danny Yearwood said Tuesday night during a Jackson County Chamber of Commerce forum that he opposes the tax.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Barrow County Board of Commissioners Chairman Danny Yearwood said Tuesday he opposes the proposed transportation sales tax, according to a story by the Athens Banner-Herald. Yearwood, who is not seeking re-election as commission chairman and is instead running against state Sen. Frank Ginn to represent District 47, said he opposes the 1 percent tax, even though he helped put together the list of Northeast Georgia projects it would fund, including 13 projects in Barrow County. “Do I support tax?” Yearwood is quoted as saying. “No, I do not support more tax.” The proposed transportation sales tax referendum has gotten people talking. If passed, the 2012 TSPLOST bill is expected to generate more than $18 billion statewide over a 10-year …
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The local news publication reported Chairman Danny Yearwood recently had confrontations with a county resident and a commissioner.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Despite opposition from Chairman Danny Yearwood, the Barrow County Board of Commissioners voted to allow Sheriff Jud Smith to purchase new patrol vehicles. The Barrow Journal reports Yearwood has engaged in several confrontations recently, including what the paper calls an angry exchange with Commissioner Steve Worley over the issue of purchasing patrol cars and a confrontation with a resident who addressed commissioners during the public comment portion of a county meeting. Click here to read the full online story.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Despite significant changes in the position of commission chairman, Danny Yearwood may seek re-election, according to a story by the Barrow Journal.
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
The Barrow Journal reports Danny Yearwood, chairman of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners, may seek re-election in 2012, despite changes in the position. The chairman, who currently manages the county government, will shift to a part-time position with a reduction in pay as a county manager begins overseeing day-to-day county government operations. The chair will have full voting powers alongside commissioners but will not retain a veto. The changeover will take place in January 2013. Click here to read the full online version of the Barrow Journal's story, including comments Yearwood made about his potential working relationship with a county manager. Qualifying fees set The Athens Banner-Herald reports Barrow County commissioners …
Shane Coley
4:43 pm on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
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