Barrow County voters opted to continue the Education Special Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) with an overwhelming 82.15% of voters in favor of the referendum in Tuesday’s special election.
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total of $69,550 in grants during its recent meeting, including $34,550 to organizations serving Barrow County.
The City of Winder filed a complaint with Barrow County Superior Court against the Barrow County Water and Sewerage Authority on March 14.
The City of Auburn and Barrow County entered into an agreement to provide for construction improvements and services related to sanitary sewer service provided by the county to customers near or within the City of Auburn.
Fundraisers have been created through GoFundMe for victims of the house explosion on Hidden Acres Road March 11, which took the lives of three women and injured four others.
The Winder City Council tabled two applications seeking annexation and rezone into the city's Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district during its March voting session.
The City of Winder presents Art Month in April with multiple events celebrating the various mediums of art. Winder's Art Month was made possible by presenting sponsor Akins Ford, platinum sponsor Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Barrow and is also supported by Framemakers.
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The Barrow County Republican Party held its first meeting after the convention, where new officers were elected. The following are its new leaders:
The BASA Jr Beta Club is sponsoring the first annual Mustache Dash 5K on May 13, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit The Treehouse in Winder. The race will commence at the Innovation Theatre off Austin Road in Winder, and medals will be awarded in each age category in increments of ten…
The following are recent health inspection scores received by food service establishments around the county:
The Statham City Council recently approved a contract for an auctioneer for the sale of the public works building at 330 Jefferson St.
One of the primary duties of Walton EMC’s board of directors is to ensure the company’s day-to-day operations are guided and overseen by a qualified, competent chief executive.
The following Education Special Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) referendum question will be presented to all qualified Barrow County voters on Tuesday, March 21.
Recurring every first Friday from March through November at Jug Tavern Park from 6-9 p.m., the City of Winder's Thank Goodness It's First Friday (TGIFF) will have themed activities, live music and lots of food trucks.
The City of Auburn is hosting its Community Yard Sale once again. The yard sale is set for Saturday, April 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Auburn. Spots are $10. Reservve a spot by emailing Staci Waters at swaters@cityofauburn-ga.org or call 770-963-4002.
The City of Auburn is accepting vendors for its 2023 Farmer's Market, which will kick off May 23 and will be open each Tuesday through Aug. 8. To become a vendor, visit https://forms.gle/eNaXAS5sQt5CGWbV8 to sign up or email Staci Waters at swaters@cityofauburn-ga.org for more information.
The Barrow County School System is hosting a second teacher job fair on Saturday, March 18 from 9-11 a.m. at Winder Barrow High School. Complete details are on the BCSS website: https://www.barrow.k12.ga.us/departments/planning-personnel/job-fair
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An additional Automatic Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) will be installed at the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy school zone on Austin Road school zone as part of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s update to the Barrow County Speed Zone Ordinance, which the Barrow County B…
The City of Winder received five awards at the Southeast Festivals & Events Association conference, including Best Event under $75,000 and Best Poster for its Spooktular event.
YMCA Barrow County Early Learning Center is among the 11 early learning program locations where enrollment is open for the 2023-2024 school year, announced YMCA of Metro Atlanta on Thursday. The Y’s state-licensed early learning programs help improve school readiness and prepare preschool ch…
U-Haul Company of Georgia is pleased to announce that MC Headley Construction LLC signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Auburn community.
State Representative Holt Persinger (R-Winder) was sworn into office as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday, March 6, marking his first day of the 2023-2024 legislative term.
Nationally recognized construction services firm, Carroll Daniel Construction Company, has acquired structural engineering firm, WMD Engineering Consultants of Bethlehem.
Jerry Hood and Fletcher Holliday of Engineering Management, Inc., presented a report on Statham’s source water quality to the city council during the council’s March 9 work session.
Spring Open House at the Wimberly Center is Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Home cooling help is available for the elderly and medically-homebound.
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Winder Public Library Wednesday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Give in March to receive a $10 prepaid card by email plus a chance to win a $3,000 prize (rcblood.org/help). Schedule an appointment using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visi…
The Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King released an announcement Tuesday regarding a house explosion on Hidden Acres Road over the weekend that killed three occupants trapped inside and injured two more.
With new art installations created by Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy high school students, Winder’s Wimberly Center has a new look with artwork for both adults and children to enjoy.
Growing up abroad and traveling across the United States has given Nazifa Cultarevic, FNP, life experiences she won’t soon forget. But by spending the past two decades in the United States, and completing her schooling in Atlanta and Gainesville, she’s grown accustomed to the area – so much …
SAN DIEGO - Seaman Jordan Mills, a native of Winder, is one of more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard the self-contained mobile airport, USS Carl Vinson.
Paving along Midland Avenue started Monday as a part of two separate construction projects—the Grove Street water line project and the Kimball Street stormwater rehabilitation.
The City of Auburn received a rezoning proposal from Rocklyn Homes, requesting 13.6 acres at the intersection of McCully Drive and Apalachee Church Road, off Atlanta Highway, be rezoned from the city’s agricultural district (AG) to residential multifamily apartment district (RM-8) to allow f…
The City of Winder has initiated a planning process to develop its first comprehensive plan and rewrite its zoning ordinance, which officially kicked off at the March 2 Winder City Council work session.
A rezone and amendment to the county’s Future Land Use Map (FLUM) requested by InLine Communities, LLC for a property on W Star Street and Carl-Bethlehem Road received approval by the Barrow County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 14 in a 4-2 vote, with commissioners Joe Goodman and Deborah Ly…
The Barrow County Utility Department requested the Board of Commissioners (BOC) establish and adopt a new large volume water user rate schedule, which was approved by Feb. 14 and will become effective April 1.
Five of the YMCA Barracuda swim team members qualified for and competed in the Georgia Swimming Age Group State meet. Pictured (L-R): Benjamin Wald, Sam Strickland, Lizzie Wald, Peyton Gober & Loren Brown
The Jackson EMC Foundation donated to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office's Project Lifesaver Program, which helps citizens prone to wander due to autism or Alzheimer's be safely tracked and found should they get lost. Those who may need the service can reach out to BCSO at 770-307-3080 and a…
One person was shot and another person was arrested Friday night following a shooting in the Barrow Crossing shopping center in Bethlehem.
Jackson EMC recently recognized a number of area homebuilders for its "Right Choice" new home program.
The Conservative Republican Women of Northeast Georgia has purchased a $1,111 ballistic vest for Statham Police Department’s K9 Nora.
The City of Statham will be hosting its first annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 18, 2023. through the historic district of Downtown Statham beginning at 10 a.m.
As a vital resource that all life relies upon to survive, water is commonly a heavily disputed topic across all levels of government. Barrow County and the City of Winder are no exception.
The Board of Directors for Adult Literacy Barrow (ALB) announced the 2023 Literacy Ball raised $35,500 to help improve the lives of adults, their families, Barrow’s workforce and communities. "The generosity of our county continues to shine," said Sally Brown, executive director of ALB.
Bigfoot expert Mike Familant will visit the Winder Public Library, 189 Bellview Street, Winder on Thursday, March 16th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to present evidence that Sasquatch lives. Ages 6 and up are invited to the presentation.
On Saturday, March 11, Barrow County will be well represented in the 139th Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade as it marches down Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta.
A Friends of Rose Hill group was recently established by the Winder City Council to assist in generating community support and lead a capital campaign to assist the city with implementing the Rose Hill Cemetery Master Plan.
Arbor Day was celebrated in Bethlehem on Saturday, Feb. 18, by planting two Ruby Spring Oak trees in the town’s new park - the R. Harold Harrison Community Playground.
The "It Takes A Village" Golf Tournament, presented by Ministry Village, is set April 24 at Pine Hills Golf Course, located at 661 Hog Mountain Rd., Winder.
The following are library happenings coming up at local libraries around the county:
Winder-Barrow Community Theater donated $500 to the Barrow County
The Winder City Council is holding a public hearing Thursday, March 2 to receive comments for the creation of the Winder Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the hearing is to brief the community on the process to be used to develop the plan, opportunities for public participation in developme…
Barrow County commissioner Alex Ward hosted a town hall for District 4 at Apalachee High School on Feb. 23.
The Board of Education approved the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) VII Resolution and call for election on March 21.
Lions from around northeast Georgia will be converging on the city of Winder the weekend of March 11 to continue a legacy of service to communities in the state through training, mentoring and fellowship as the organization builds key strategies to move into the future.
The City of Winder will host Goat Yoga at Pine Shore Park on March 11. The event will be a time for relaxing, stretching and cuddling with the animals.
The Rotary Club of Winder is celebrating its 60th anniversary at its Annual Gala on Saturday, March 18 at The Georgia Club. The Annual Gala is the Rotary Club’s largest fundraiser of the year and proceeds will benefit the new outdoor park and Building Our Future Project at the Center for Inn…
The Barrow County School System invited the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce members to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what daily life is like at local schools.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the promotion of Mark Lavender to Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the GBI Region 10 Field Office in Conyers.
Jackson County Chief Magistrate Judge Ben Green has announced his candidacy for Superior Court Judge.
The Barrow County Chamber of Commerce will host "An Evening With The Candidates" at the Wimberly Center Banquet Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m.
WoodmenLife Chapter 1395 in Winder donated $ 300 worth of can goods Feb. 7 to support Holsenbeck Elementary School's canned food drive, which will support the monthly food pantry held at Holly Hill. Pictured (from left):Holsenbeck Elementary School counselor Cynthia Bryan, principal Aperil S…
As the city is quickly outgrowing its current municipal facilities, local leaders are looking into maximizing the potential of the Colleen O. Williams Theater Building, also known as the Cultural Arts Center, due to its size and strategic location in the downtown area.
The Winder City Council approved the following items during its voting session Tuesday, Feb. 7:
Governor Brian Kemp appointed Michael Farmer to the State Board of Pharmacy. Farmer is the past president of the Winder Kiwanis Club and a past deacon at Winder First Baptist Church.
The Winder City Council received a mid-year budget update last month, which showed revenues well above the budgeted amounts projected mid-way through the fiscal year.
The Glenwood Barrow County High School Alumni Association will host its first College Fair Saturday Feb. 25 at the Statham Community Center, located at 336 Jefferson Street in downtown Statham from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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