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Barrow might build own loop around Winder
More than 6,000 drivers pass through Barrow County every day without any intention of stopping there.
Tackling Barrow's transportation woes will take teamwork
"For us to believe we can continue to build ourselves with roads and bridges out of this transportation issue is just not a realistic expectation any longer.
Jackson County design opinions wanted
Residents of western Jackson County will have a chance this week to weigh in on the future architectural aesthetic of one of the area's main commercial corridors.
Plans to unveil Barrow's future
Barrow County Board of Commissioners Agenda for July 22 - 7 p.m. Approval of July 8 minutes Planning Commission - Rezones 1. SU-2008-017 - Michael McKinney, Applicant/David Maynard Construction LLC, Owner, 738B ...
Schools await state progress evaluations
See the list of area schools on the "Needs Improvement" list. Like an anxious student before report-card day, educators in Northeast Georgia are holding their breath.
Familiar faces fare well in outside elections
As primary season ends, some area employees who work locally but live elsewhere are celebrating victories in neighboring counties.
Voter turnout seems to suggest Barrow Countians aren't interested in future
Barrow County has 31,165 registered voters but, unfortunately, only 7,405 of those voters - or 23.76 percent - participated in Tuesday's Primary.
Barrow County voters, angered last fall when commissioners voted to condemn private land to expand the county's Northeast Georgia Regional Airport, exacted their revenge on Tuesday.
Barrow, Dacula officials want to fix up Ga. 8
The 20-mile stretch of Georgia Highway 8 between Statham and Carl never will qualify as a scenic route.
Primary election day is Tuesday
Kristi Royston and Katie Ferm of the Elections Office said they were pleased with the 1,842 advance votes cast last week Get ready to go to the polls Tuesday as several hot political contests will be on the ...
Man's letter attacks candidate for sheriff
Former sheriff's deputy Bob Thornton opposes one candidate for Barrow County sheriff so vehemently, he spent his own money to send thousands of letters to registered voters in Barrow County - though he doesn't ...
Police: Man confesses to killing teen
Police say a registered sex offender from Barrow County confessed to killing a 13-year-old girl whose body was discovered by a maid in a hotel room.
Soil yields vegetables and lessons
He digs his hands into the soil and pulls out a handful of dirt. He tells me to do the same.
Seven county posts on ballot in Barrow
Growth and taxes have dominated the political debate this year in Barrow County, where each of four county commission seats, the post of sheriff and two court positions will be contested in next Tuesday's ...
Clarke, Barrow may get pre-K boost
Georgia has changed the criteria for deciding where to add pre-kindergarten classes, and Barrow and Clarke counties will be at the top of the list this year as officials prepare to divvy up money for 1,000 new ...
Advance Voting is moving upstairs
Registered Barrow County voters wishing to participate in Advance Voting will find the location moving up - upstairs at the Barrow County Administrative Annex, that is.
Mattie's Call Issued for Disabled Man
The Barrow County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation have issued a Mattie's Call for a disabled person who was last seen Saturday.
Police seek help in locating missing Statham man
Barrow County authorities are asking residents of Athens and Statham to be on the lookout for a 66-year-old Statham man who they believe wandered away from his personal care home on Saturday.
Barrow County man dies in weekend wreck
A Barrow County man was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Dacula early Saturday morning.
Barrow Co. deputy will not be prosecuted for shooting
A Barrow County sheriff's officer will not be prosecuted after shooting a Bethlehem woman during a standoff last November.