The Barrow County Republican Party will host three upcoming candidate forums, and the public is invited to attend. The first will be held at 7 p.m. today at the Winder Cultural Arts Center. 

U.S. Rep. Paul Broun will be the first speaker. Broun is seeking re-election to the new 10th U.S. District, which beginning January 2013 will include all of Barrow County. 

Also expected to attend are candidates for the Barrow County Board of Commissioners seats for districts 2 and 3, candidates for the Barrow County Board of Education at-large seat for District 8, candidates for Barrow County Chief Magistrate, State House District 114 and State Senate District 47. 

For more information, visit www.barrowgop.org.
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Today's forecast: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
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Tonight's forecast: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low about 67. Northeast wind between 5 and 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Did you know that President Reagan issued a Presidential Proclamation in 1987 that declared today National Catfish Day?

Where's the best place to eat catfish in Barrow County? Tell us in comments. 

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