Rep. Broun to Speak at Barrow GOP Meeting

GDOT: We're 'Getting It Done in Winder'

Four of nine sections of Broad Street project are complete.

Broun: Military Intervention in Syria Not Within Our National Interests

Rep. Paul Broun joins other Georgia lawmakers in voicing opposition to President Obama's calls for military action.

Broun: 'I Am Determined to Rip This Legislation out by Its Roots'

Rep. Paul Broun says Obamacare should be replaced with patient-centered reform.

Winder Council to Consider Trash Fee Increase, Vehicle Purchases and Other Agenda Items

The council will meet for a work session at 6 p.m. today at the Winder Community Center. Read what's on the agenda now.

Commissioners to Vote on Several Annexations, Emergency Purchase of Shuttle Bus

The shuttle bus would serve the Barrow County senior center.

Winder Council to Consider Changing Customer Center Hours

The city is considering opening its customer center an hour later.

Read What's on the Agenda for the July 9 Board of Commissioners Meeting

Commissioners are set to recognize the Barrow County All Stars 8U Division for winning its 2013 district tournament.

Read What's on the Agenda for Today's Winder City Council Work Session

Agenda items include board or committee appointments, event permit requests and an alcohol license application.

No Lane Closures Planned for Downtown Winder but Work on Retaining Walls Continues

Lane closures are set to resume the week of July 8.

Supporters of Paul Broun's Senate Campaign to Receive 'English: The Official Language of the USA' T-Shirt

Those who donate $25 or more to the campaign will receive a shirt.

City of Winder Announces Fourth of July Trash Pickup Schedule

Army Veteran Stephen Simpson Announces Bid for 10th Congressional District Seat

The Milledgeville resident announced Wednesday plans to seek the seat being vacated by Paul Broun.

New Wildlife Plates Now Available

Colorful license plates promoting wildlife conservation can be purchased from local tag offices.

Governor Says State Will Return Bibles to Cabins and Lodge Rooms at Parks

What do you think about Bibles in cabins and lodge rooms on state properties? Tells us in the comments section.

Paul Broun Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee on Drones, Unlawful Detainment

The congressman, who represents Barrow County, addressed the committee regarding the FY14 National Defense Authorization Act

New Bill Signed Into Law Could Serve to Protect Barrow Tourism

The bill requires the Department of Natural Resources to notify cities and counties when considering the closure of a state park or historical site.

'For Far Too Long I Have Sat on the Sidelines': Attorney Announces Bid for 10th Congressional District Seat

Small business owner and former adjunct law professor Gary Gerrard announced his plans to run Wednesday.

State Rep. Donna Sheldon Plans Run for Congress

Sheldon has announced her inetntion to run for Rep. Paul Broun's open seat in 2014.

State Representative Considering Run for Paul Broun's Seat in U.S. House of Representatives

Broun plans to seek election to the U.S. Senate in 2014, and Georgia Rep. Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) said he is giving Broun's vacant seat "prayerful consideration."

Auburn Downtown Development Authority to Meet Today

The meeting is at 7 p.m.

Freedoms Lost are Hard to Regain

The foundations of our country are being chipped away.

Rep. Paul Broun Hosting Town Hall Meeting on Thursday

Broun said in a post on his website he is eager to discuss "whatever is on people’s minds" and is "looking forward to talking to as many people as possible from Barrow County."

Auburn City Council Holding Monthly Business Meeting Today

Read what's on the agenda.

Board of Commissioners to Discuss Merging County and City of Winder Water and Sewer Systems

The merger, if approved, will be at no cost to the county.

When There is Power to Be Used, It Can Be Misused

A lawmaker said, "I have discovered that power is addictive."

Saturday Mail Delivery to Continue as Congress Passes Legislation

The United States Postal Service had planned to end Saturday delivery of first class mail in August.

County Commissioner Subject of Federal Investigation

The investigation follows Steve Worley's termination from a job with the city of Monroe.

Statham City Council to Meet This Evening

Read what's on the agenda.

Auburn City Council to Discuss Proposal for New Senior Development and Water Leak Detection Plan

The council will meet for a work session Thursday.

Winder's Downtown Development Authority to Meet on Tuesday Morning

Read what's on the agenda for the meeting.

Winder Council to Fill Ward 2 Seat Held by Late Councilman Charlie Eberhart

Eberhart died Jan. 30 following a year-long battle with brain cancer.

Gambling is Not a Game

The reality is we have become addicted to the money coming into the state treasury from the lottery.

Does Greater Revenue from More Booze and Larger Fireworks Sales Outweigh Citizens' Safety?

With the arguments that some lawmakers use, we are hearing them say that money trumps the safety of the citizens.

Should Georgia Pass Bill That Loosens Gun Restrictions in Bars, Churches, on College Campuses and in School Safety Zones?

HB 512 would allow guns carried by licensed individuals on college campuses, in churches and bars and within school safety zones, and it faces an important deadline Thursday.

Winder Council to Hold Monthly Business Meeting This Evening

Read what's on the agenda.

State Department of Labor Says 61,360 of Georgia's Unemployed Will Be Affected by Sequestration

The department sent out a notice advising it has received notification from the U.S. Department of Labor to reduce Extended Unemployment Benefits by 10.7 percent, effective March 31.

Winder Council to Discuss Annexation Requests, Ordinances and Event Permits During Work Session

The council will convene at 6 p.m. at the Winder Community Center.

Regaining Trust — It's Not Impossible

Barrow Patch columnist Ray Newman writes that once trust is lost it CAN be rebuilt.

Winder Downtown Development Authority to Meet on Tuesday Morning

Here's what's on the meeting agenda.