Top Candidate for County Manager is Former Gwinnett Administrator

The Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on the appointment of a county manager at its Dec. 11 meeting.

Barrow County Board of Commissioners Meeting for Nov. 27: What's on the Agenda?

View the agenda for today's 6 p.m. work session, during which several items will be discussed.

Statham Council to Meet for Work Session

Members of the Statham City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. today.

Winder Council to Discuss Several Annexation Requests during Work Session

The council will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Winder Community Center. View the agenda below.

Unofficial Election Results Show Smith Re-elected Sheriff, Worley to Keep Commission Seat

While Barrow County has many uncontested races on Tuesday's ballot, voters were asked to decide between candidates for sheriff and the District 3 county commission seat.

How Barrow County Voted: Election Results by Precinct

Did Barrow County residents vote how you expected? Tell us your thoughts on the results in comments.

Campaigning Not Just for Those Old Enough to Vote

Despite chilly temperatures, Winder sisters stood outside a Barrow County polling location holding a sign in support of a candidate for Barrow County sheriff.

Barrow County 2012 Election Results

Check back for live updates as results come in.

Where Do I Vote in Barrow County?

Don't forget to vote today if you didn't vote in advance! Find your poll location and ballot summary in Barrow County, Ga.

Barrow County Residents Take Advantage of Early Voting Opportunity

Early voting will continue through Friday, Nov. 2. with Election Day falling on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Take Advantage of Early Voting Today

Barrow voters can cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Statham Upping Millage Rate by 11 Percent

The Barrow Journal is asking whether this is a tax increase or not and cites the city's higher spending as prompting the millage rate hike.

Cities Receive Checks from County Following Accounting Oversight

The Barrow Journal reports Winder’s internal auditor found the oversight.

Auburn DDA to Discuss Caboose Renovations, Upcoming Events

Read what's on the agenda for tonight's meeting.

Board of Commissioners' Work Session Agenda to Include Discussion on Policy on County Vehicles, Vacant or Foreclosed Property Registry

Read what's on the agenda for tonight's meeting.

What Time is Tonight's Final Presidential Debate?

What do you want to ask the candidates tonight about foreign policy? Tell us in the comments area below.

Winder's Utility and Storm Water Committee to Meet

Find out what's on the agenda for this evening's meeting.

Auburn City Council to Discuss Millage Rate, Vote on Water Resolution

Read what's on the agenda for tonight's council workshop meeting.

UPDATED: GDOT Plans to Open Two Lanes at Braselton Intersection Next Week

Traffic using Ga. Highway 211 will be shifted and two new turn lanes will open.

What Time is the Presidential Debate?

Watch Mitt Romney and Barack Obama here on Patch Tuesday, Oct. 16, in the second of their three Presidential debates as we live stream the event.

Statham Council to Consider Millage Rate and Moratorium on Allowing Commercial Uses with Potential Outdoor Storage

Read what's on the agenda for tonight's council meeting.

Get a Professor's Election 2012 Forecast during Tonight's Barrow GOP Meeting

The Barrow Patch community events calendar has the info on this event and more.

Barrow County Settles with Former Inmate Alleging Abuse

According to the Barrow Journal, commissioners voted recently to approve a $10,000 settlement with Phillip Clifford Wells Jr.

Silence Does Not Equal Agreement

There should never be a time that because we disagree with someone’s position we should find ways to silence them.

What Time is the Vice Presidential Debate?

Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.

Bethlehem Council Discusses Annexation

The Barrow County News reports the town council is considering looking into annexing properties into the town limits.

Submit Questions for Obama and Romney to Possibly Answer During Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

2012 Presidential Debate Schedule - What Comes Next?

President Barack Obama and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney will meet in two more debates. The vice presidential candidates meet once.

Statham Woman Sentenced for Bilking Federal Employees Union

Rebecca Mercer, a former IRS employee, stole more than $50,000 from the National Treasury Employees Union, according the U.S. Justice Department.

Presidential Debate Schedule 2012 - First One's Tonight

The first debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney will be held Oct. 3 at 9 p.m. Find out where to attend a debate watch party, see it on TV, chat about it online.

Gwinnett County Police Department Now Hiring

Gwinnett County is hiring for this full-time position in Lawrenceville, Ga.

City Administrator Outlines Winder's Reasons for Seeking to Expand Boundaries

Public safety and service delivery are cited as the primary reason the city is looking to extend its city limits to Ga. Highway 316.

Winder's Finance Committee to Meet Today

The Barrow Patch community events calendar has the info on this event and more.

Statham City Council to Hold Special Called Meeting

Council members will meet at 5 p.m. today.

Chamber of Commerce Hosting Candidate Forum

The Barrow Patch community events calendar has the info on this event and more.

Winder Housing Authority Gets Piece of Federal Grant

The agency is one of 20 in Georgia that will be sharing $1.4 million, Access North Georgia reports.

Report Says Winder Working to Annex Properties Extending City Limits All the Way to 316

What do you think about this plan? Tell us in comments.

County Water Authority, City of Auburn Receive Loans for Infrastructure Projects

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority awarded the loans for water supply, waste water and solid waste infrastructure projects.

City of Winder Finance Committee Meeting

Barrow County Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum