Auburn City Council to Meet Today

The agenda includes discussion and voting items.

Final Public Hearings on County Budget Today

The Barrow Journal reports copies of the proposed budget are available for public review at local libraries — Auburn, Statham and Winder — and from the county finance department.

News Nearby: Caterpillar Project Dubbed 'Deal of the Year'

The Georgia Economic Developers Association awarded Oconee and Athens-Clarke County officials during a conference in Savannah last week.

Winder Mayor Says City has No Specific Plans for Property Recently Purchased

A local newspaper asserts the deal to purchase the Loganville Highway property was made in secret and violates the Georgia Open Meetings Act.

America is No Longer a Super Power

International bullies have always tried to push their way onto others outside their own countries.

Patch Poll: Democrats Say Convention Gave Obama Bounce, GOP Less Likely to Think Events Matter

Patch polled elected officials and activists in both parties to find out how they felt about their recent conventions. Both sides felt their own party got a boost, but Democrats expressed stronger feelings about the momentum they say Obama received.

Statham Council to Hold Work Session

Council members are set to discuss the city's sign ordinance and an excise tax.

Winder City Council to Meet Today

Council members will vote on several agenda items.

September 11 Memorial Ceremony Planned for Winder

The one-hour event commemorating the 9/11 attacks will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the John O. Mobley Public Safety Building.

Winder Council to Discuss Property Acquisition and Annexation Requests During Work Session

This evening's work session precedes the council's regular business meeting Tuesday.

Winder Police Host Zone 2 Town Hall Meeting

Barrow County Water and Sewer Authority Meeting

Barrow County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting

City Council Workshop

City of Winder Utilities Committee Meeting

Winder Public Safety Committee Meeting

Winder City Council Regular Meeting

Winder City Council Work Session

Planning & Development Committee Meeting

Barrow County Board of Commissioners

Winder Planning and Zoning

Beaudreau Holds June Constituent Meeting

Barrow County Democratic Party Meeting

Parks and Leisure Commission Meeting

Barrow County Chamber of Commerce "State of the Cities"

City of Winder Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Barrow County Democratic Party

'Bring One For the Chipper' Christmas Tree Recycling

City of Auburn City Council Workshop

Barrow County GOP Monthly Meeting

Winder City Council Work Session

Rob Woodall Barrow Town Hall Meeting

Winder City Council Meeting

Winder Downtown Development Authority Meeting

City Councils, Airport Authority to Hold Meetings This Week

A list of government meetings happening this week, along with meeting agendas, when available.

A Recap of Tuesday's Board of Commissioners Meeting

Commissioners voted to move forward with curbing the chairman's veto powers.

Winder to Fix Problem Area on Lee Street

GDOT aid to the city will help correct a drainage issue that has been present for years.

'Take Time Now to Prepare': Barrow to Observe Severe Weather Awareness Week

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency urges residents to ready themselves for emergencies.

Multiple Government Meetings Scheduled

A list of government meetings happening this week, along with meeting agendas, when available.

Auburn to Partner with Gwinnett in Adopting Plan for Emergencies

The city council also approved during its first meeting of 2011 moving forward with installing lighting at a baseball field and a contract for fireworks for its Fourth of July event.