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The Athens Banner-Herald reports Barrow County officials have asked the Georgia Secretary of State's Office to monitor the upcoming municipal elections to head off any more controversy.
The city of Winder issues a request for bids for the Embassy Walk Force Main project.
The Barrow Journal reports the challenger for Charlie Eberhart’s Ward 2 seat has appealed a decision affirming Eberhart's residency.
Bethlehem City Hall wants to remind would-be voters to register in order to have their ballots count in the upcoming election.
After much controversy over the HOT Lane, Deal announced lower rates.
U.S. Representative Rob Woodall joined 36 of his freshman colleagues in coordinating their efforts to press the Senate to take action on several pieces of legislation they deem pro-job growth.
Regional leaders are expected to approve projects this week for next year's transportation sales tax vote.
Barrow Patch shines the spotlight on a local resident who hopes to assume the role of Bethlehem council member following the November election.
Georgia businessman Herman Cain has moved up in the polls, joining the top tier of GOP primary presidential candidates after his strong win in the Florida Straw Poll last week. Can Cain do it?
Secretary of State Brian Kemp made the announcement at a Thursday morning news conference that Georgians will head to the polls for a presidential primary Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
Residents of Auburn, Braselton, Winder and unincorporated Barrow County will have the opportunity to vote on Sunday alcohol sales this fall.
The latest news from city hall.
The newspaper is raising questions about Danny Yearwood's motives in regard to an upcoming vote that could change the county government.
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners are also expected to discuss a merger of the water and sewer departments.
Barrow Patch shines the light on council member Scott Morgan.
The last day to register to vote in the upcoming General Election is Oct. 11.
The Barrow Journal reports the challenger for the Ward 2 seat filed complaints this week with state and local elections officials.
A recap of the Sept. 20 meeting of Winder's Downtown Development Authority.
A recap of the Sept. 20 meeting of the Winder Planning Board.
Congressman Rob Woodall issued a statement following a federal appeals court's dismissal of calls from Alabama and Florida to reconsider a recent decision that allowed Lake Lanier to be used for water supply purposes.
Find out what's on the agenda for the September meeting of the Statham City Council.
The latest news directly from town council chambers.
The Barrow Journal reports that Barrow County Magistrate Court Judge June Davis asked the Barrow County Board of Commissioners for assistance in staffing her office.
The Auburn City Council met Thursday night for its monthly workshop meeting.
John Perkins, one of three candidates set to vie for an at-large seat on the council, dropped out of the race after learning the city special event facility license for his wife's business, Constance Manor, prohibits him from holding an elective office.
Several businesses were granted alcohol sales permits by the Winder City Council on Tuesday.
Three department heads gave reports to the council during the Sept. 13 meeting.
Winder's mayor presented Mark Whiting with his new badge during Tuesday night’s city council meeting.
A recap of Tuesday night's Winder City Council meeting.
The Barrow County Republican Party has organized an event that will be held Saturday in Auburn.
City Administrator David Toms proposed a plan during Monday night's work session.
Rob Woodall plans to discuss the passage of the balanced budget amendment.
Congressman says the president's plans are based on the 'same well-worn and failed philosophy that more government spending is the best help for our economy'.
The Barrow Journal reports John Perkins has dropped out of the race for an at-large city council seat.
DOT Commissioner Vance Smith tendered his resignation today but will remain with the department in an advisory capacity until Dec. 31.
Derrick Jones hopes to follow in the footsteps of his father and brother in seeking election to the Carl Town Council.
Members of the Winder City Council will vote Tuesday, Dec. 6, on which company will handle the demolition.