Board of Commissioners to Meet Tuesday

BOC to consider stormwater ordinance, jobs for emergency services.

County Population Shows Marked Increase over Past Decade

The U.S. Census Bureau released data for the state of Georgia on Thursday.

Auburn Annexes 25 Parcels of Property into City

The city council voted unanimously to annex the Green Tree Acres community Thursday night.

Carl Town Council Discusses Handling of Permits, Adopts Solid Waste Management Plan

The town currently defers to Barrow County for the handling and approval of applications for permits and variances but is considering taking that on in house.

BOC Chairman Gives State of the County Address

Board of Commissioners Chairman Daniel Yearwood spoke Tuesday during the Chamber of Commerce’s 2011 State of the County luncheon.

SPLOST Renewed by Voters

The special purpose local option sales tax is expected to generate about $60 million to be used toward county and city projects.

Voters to Cast Ballots on SPLOST Referendum

The special purpose local option sales tax, if renewed, is expected to generate about $60 million to be used toward county and city projects.

Statham Police to Take Advantage of State Training

Police Chief Steve Martin briefed the city council Thursday on plans for two officers to receive training on handling Internet crimes against children.

City Councils, Airport Authority to Meet this Week

A list of government meetings happening this week.

Barrow’s Unemployment Rate Rose in January

Other Georgia counties are seeing even higher rates.

County to Appropriate Three Parcels of Property through Eminent Domain

Commissioners voted 4-2 to move forward with condemning three parcels on Bankhead Highway that the county will use in one phase of an ongoing sewer project.

Chief Dorsey Addresses Idea of 'Speed Traps' in Winder

Newly-named Winder Police Chief Dennis Dorsey says Winder does not fit the definition of a speed trap.

Bethlehem to Allow Sale of Beer, Wine

The town mayor broke a tie between council members Monday night to pass an alcohol ordinance.

Winder Council to Hold Voting Meeting Tuesday

A preview of Tuesday night's Winder City Council meeting.

City Councils, Board of Commissioners to Meet

A list of government meetings happening this week.

Auburn City Employee Resigns, Council Delays Vote on Subdivision Annexation

The council also rescheduled a vote on the name for the future cultural arts center on College Street.

Board of Education, Auburn City Council to Meet

A list of government meetings happening this week.

Congressman Visits with Local Students, Community

Rob Woodall spends time in Barrow County.

Potential Changes in Store for County Emergency Services

Fire Chief Dennis Merrifield briefs BOC and offers proposals.

County Commissioners, BOE Members to Meet this Week

A list of government meetings happening this week.

Contest Held to Determine Name for Auburn's Cultural Arts Center

The winning entry will be announced at the city council's meeting March 3.

Carl Council Members Receive Update on Trash Services

Mayor Dave Brock outlines three projects on the town's SPLOST wish list.

Statham to Hold Weekly Farmers Market Beginning in June

Local farmers and vendors will sell goods from 8 to 11 a.m. each Saturday this summer.

Statham Council to Form Committees

Committees will address historical preservation, the proposed farmers market in downtown, the annual Sunflower Festival and transportation.

Photo Contest Winners Recognized at City Council Meeting

Council members approved the purchase of a snow blade and salt and sand spreader.

Barrow Cities Plan for New Year

Projects for 2011 include traffic improvements, more local events and careful spending.