Section of Old Gainesville Midland Rail Line Unearthed by Winder Utility Workers

A portion of the rail was still intact.

Utility workers with the city of Winder uncovered a portion of the old Gainesville Midland Rail Line on Monday morning, Nov. 12, as they were digging a sewer trench from Athens Street to Midland Avenue. A portion of the rail was still intact.  A sincere thanks to Meredith Cameron, director of the Winder Downtown Development Authority, for sharing these photos with Barrow Patch readers.  Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.

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Winder Couple Takes to Streets Holding Signs on Election Day

The Richards stood at the intersection of East Broad Street and Broad Street on Tuesday hoping to encourage drivers to visit their polling places.

Winder residents Linda and Bubba Richards, along with their 7-year-old grandson Kellan, spent a chilly day outdoors to encourage Barrow residents to vote on Tuesday.  But Election Day isn't the only time the Richards take to the streets in Barrow with signs. Linda Richards said they will be out Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day and all patriotic holidays.  "We're both very patriotic people," she said. "We just feel very strongly about our military and what they do. We feel very strongly about our country and also about our religion, our God. Our signs always include the word God or God bless you."  The trio stood at the intersection of East Broad Street and Broad Street on Tuesday hoping to encourage drivers to visit their polling …

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Barrow Sound Off

Should the City of Winder Tear Down the Old Granite Hotel? Should the Site become a Park?

Barrow Patch wants your opinion.

A group of residents who oppose the demolition of the Old Granite Hotel in downtown Winder plans to attend Tuesday's Winder City Council meeting to voice their opinion.  Barrow Patch wants to know your thoughts on this issue. Take our polls below. Do you have other ideas for the Old Granite Hotel or the future site? Tell us in comments.

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1:42 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

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City of Winder to Unveil Monument at Public Safety Building

Residents are invited to attend a monument dedication ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 4.

The building that houses the Winder fire and police departments was named for John O. Mobley Jr. when the building was constructed in 1986.  Mobley served as mayor of Winder from 1980 to 1986.  According to Joan Mathews, the fire department's administrative assistant, the former mayor's name was never displayed anywhere in the building.  A recently-delivered monument that will be unveiled during an upcoming ceremony will change that oversight — the public is invited to attend a dedication ceremony at at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. For more information, call the Winder Fire Department at 770-867-3212.

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Old Granite Hotel Demolition to Cost City $200,000

Members of the Winder City Council will vote Tuesday, Dec. 6, on which company will handle the demolition.

After spending more than $400,000 stabilizing and salvaging the Old Granite Hotel since purchasing the building in 2004, the city of Winder will pay out another $200,000 to have the structure demolished.  The Athens Banner-Heralds reports members of the Winder City Council will vote next week on which demolition company will handle the job. The demolition will require a considerable amount of engineering to keep the building from damaging other buildings or city streets. The newspaper reports the area will be turned into a pocket park as part of the city’s upcoming streetscape project and the demolition should be complete by early next year. Read the full story now. Do you agree with the city's plans to make the site of the Old Granite …

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Sunday Sales of Beer and Wine Start in Winder

Less than a week after Winder voters approved Sunday retail sales of packaged beer and wine, residents were able to stock up if they so chose yesterday.

Sunday sales of packaged beer and wine began in Winder yesterday, the weekend after voters approved the referendum. According to AccessNorthGa.com, this was the exception, not the rule, for other municipalities that approved Sunday sales — only a handful of other cities started allowing Sunday sales yesterday, and it could be weeks before residents in 50 cities and towns across Georgia can purchase alcohol on Sundays. In Winder, 707 voters approved of Sunday sales, with 592 voting against. Sunday alcohol sales was also on the ballots in Auburn and Barrow County. In Auburn, 155 votes were cast in favor of Sunday sales and 53 in opposition. Of 3,884 votes cast by county residents, 2,253 (58.01 percent) were in favor of Sunday sales, while 1,…

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Winder Resident Reports Witnessing Liquor Snatch while Intoxicated

These are summaries of recent incidents to which Winder police responded.

On Nov. 6, 2011, a Winder police officer met with a city resident reporting a burglary at his home on Capitol Avenue. The complainant said he saw an individual he knew enter his residence through the open front door and take two bottles of liquor, Canadian Mist and Hennessy, valued at $15.99 and $28 respectively. The complainant told the officer the person who took his liquor was “evil” before admitting he was extremely drunk at the time he made the 911 call reporting the burglary. The complainant said he intended to press charges. Here are summaries of other recent incidents to which Winder police responded.

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Daily Dose for Job Seekers: Winder Business Hiring Salesperson

Advance Auto Parts in Winder is hiring.

Job title: Salesperson Description: Advance Auto Parts in Winder is hiring a salesperson. This employee is responsible for the following: Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess good verbal communications skills, including good salesmanship abilities. Two to three years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment is preferred, along with a proven ability to consistently exceed sales targets. How to apply: Apply online

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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