Barwick NewsLocal news for Barwick, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Unsafe lead levels found in some homes- January 19, 2008 "A dose of lead that would have little effect on an adult can have a big effect on a small body. Also, growing children will more rapidly absorb any lead they consume." Barwick officials warned residents this week that some homes tested over the federally set safe limit for lead in water. via Thomasville Times Enterprisehttp://www.topix.net/city/barwick-ga/2008/01/unsafe-lead-levels-found-in-some-homes?fromrs... Barwick council boosts security for meeting- January 17, 2008 "The chief knows how to do his job" On a night that the Barwick City Council enacted budget-cutting measures, extra security in the form of a Brooks County Sheriff's Office deputy was brought in. via Thomasville Times Enterprisehttp://www.topix.net/city/barwick-ga/2008/01/barwick-council-boosts-security-for-meeting?f... Rant and Raves January 15, 2008- January 15, 2008 "I was also a member of the 1997 state championship team and I wish coach Pilcher the best. Thanks for everything you taught us. I wish you much success in Bainbridge." "I'd like to comment about headlines on the lady arrested for disorderly conduct. via Thomasville Times Enterprisehttp://www.topix.net/city/barwick-ga/2008/01/rant-and-raves-january-15-2008?fromrss=1 Woman arrested at City Hall in Barwick- January 8, 2008 "They don't want it out, and I had to go to jail. I did not threaten anyone while I was down there. I just raised my voice. I just want to know what's going on and where the money's going." A Barwick resident who had words Monday morning with city officials was arrested after she was removed from City Hall but returned to continue the conversation. via Thomasville Times Enterprisehttp://www.topix.net/city/barwick-ga/2008/01/woman-arrested-at-city-hall-in-barwick?fromrs... Rainfall boosts crops, pond levels- January 4, 2008 "That's in the good Lord's hands. It's up to him." Recent rainfall that lifted water levels in ponds and streams was a welcome relief for southwest Georgia farmers. via Thomasville Times Enterprisehttp://www.topix.net/city/barwick-ga/2008/01/rainfall-boosts-crops-pond-levels?fromrss=1 |