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Latest census data shows some growth in Northeast Georgia
Fri, 18 May 2012 19:04:31 -0700
Northeast Georgia counties haven't seen big spikes or drops in population during the last year, but U.S. Census Bureau data shows that the region, like the country as a whole, is growing more diverse.
Barrow Blotter
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:09:42 -0700
The Barrow County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents: HARASSMENT: On May 8, a 29-year-old Winder man reported he recently met a woman in town, but the relationship ended abruptly.
Barrow County schools recognized for exemplary use of technology
Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:21:51 -0700
Barrow County's public school system has been named first in the nation among school districts with 12,000 students or more for its exemplary use of technology for communicating with students, parents and the community, improving school system operations and governing the school system.Another area school system, Jefferson's city schools, earned ninth-place honors in the survey among the nation ...
Barrow Schools Consider Longer Summer
Thu, 03 May 2012 06:16:37 -0700
A northeast Georgia school system is considering adding an extra month to summer vacation next year as a way to cut costs. The idea is being discussed in Barrow County, where the school board has been grappling with falling local revenues and state budget cuts. read more
Barrow Co. schools may shorten school year by a month
Thu, 03 May 2012 03:31:47 -0700
WINDER - A northeast Georgia school system is considering adding an extra month to summer vacation next year as a way to cut costs. The idea is being discussed in Barrow County, where the school board has been grappling with falling local revenues and state budget cuts.
Barrow chamber pitches transportation tax, but few voters listen
Thu, 10 May 2012 12:24:43 -0700
WINDER - Voters are showing little interest so far in a July 31 referendum on a $1 billion regional sales tax for transportation. A forum on the proposed tax Wednesday night only drew about a half-dozen citizens.
Deal appoints Barrow Co. sheriff to state board
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:16:56 -0700
WINDER - Gov. Nathan Deal has appointed the sheriff of Barrow County to the State of Georgia Sexual Offender Registration Review Board (SORRB).
Teacher of Year thinks 'outside the box'
Wed, 16 May 2012 08:10:44 -0700
On hand for the announcement were the members of the selection committee: Barrow County Board of Education members Lynn Stevens and Will Dunn; Vicki Murch, a former school resource officer who now works for Barrow County’s Superior Court judges; Meggan McNally, a Yargo Elementary School teacher who took home the same county honor last year, and businessman Kenny Lumpkin.
Kudzu bugs have a very dark side
Thu, 10 May 2012 11:35:26 -0700
We have some fairly new insects to contend with - kudzu bugs. I had the first one brought to my office from Wilkes County in 2010.
Republicans trying to oust Barrow debate in Springfield
Wed, 09 May 2012 21:08:32 -0700
Four Republicans who are trying to oust Rep. John Barrow from Congress cited the economy and jobs as the most important issues in the 12th district.