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County hears update on finances

The Barrow County Board of Commisioners on Tuesday night heard an update of where it stands halfway through its financial year. Read More
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Several elections planned for the year

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Stopped reservoir puts plans on hold

The Barrow County Water and Sewerage Authority has yet to meet since plans for the Barrow County reservoir have been put on hold. Read More
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No resolution yet in county, city sewer issue

A long-lasting dispute over sewer tap in fees between Barrow County and Auburn remains unresolved. The two sides have yet to come to an agreement over $78,000 in fees that the county says it is owed, stemming from a clash over annexation that began in the mid-2000’s. In 2010, the Barrow County Commission declined to forgive Auburn for “any debt” for the fees, said Commissioner Billy Parks, who has been involved with the issue on ... Read More
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Graham: Barrow's worst days in the past

The fiscal challenges are expected to continue for Barrow County but a leader said she believes the worst is in the past. Read More
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Commercial real estate hoping for better days

Two area real estate professionals say commercial properties are becoming more viable in Barrow County. Read More
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County approves new purchasing policy

Barrow County commissioners on Tuesday night agreed to a change to its charter, which will allow for the county manager to have more control over some purchases. Read More
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Animal Control sees progression in operations

At Tuesday night's Board meeting, Barrow commissioners learned about plans Animal Control has to move the department forward and assist both two and four-legged citizens of the county. Read More
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County to decide on new purchase policy

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will make a final decision on a charter change which would give the county manager more autonomy over purchases within the government. Read More
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Local reps happy with new state budget

State legislators await a decision from Gov. Nathan Deal on a new budget after working out disagreements on cuts in Medicaid and education. Read More
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U.S. Congressman visits Barrow County

U.S. Congressman Paul Broun continued his message last week of reigning in out of control spending being caused by Democrats and Republicans. Read More
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County closer to filling positions

County leaders are getting closer to narrowing down candidates for two new positions, says County Manager Jock Connell.   Read More
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County to look at purchase policies

In another effort to create efficiency and transition into a county manager led of government within Barrow County, commissioners on Tuesday night discussed the possibility of changing its purchasing policies. Read More
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City to debate water merger with county

At Tuesday night's Board of Commissioners meeting, Chairman Pat Graham announced that the city of Winder sought its blessing to investigate the feasibility of combining to two entities water departments. Read More
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County commits to project

At Tuesday night’s Board meeting, Barrow County commissioners commited to a sewer project which would benefit a major construction project. Read More
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BOC gives up territory to keep school project going

County Commissioners on Tuesday night approved a plan to let the city of Winder offer sewer service to a local private school — after Winder officials refused a plan to assist Barrow in serving in the location, which is Barrow's service area. Read More
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Worley under federal investigation

A Barrow County Commissioner is now under federal investigation regarding his termination as Public Works Director in the city of Monroe. Read More
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