Chairman of Barrow Board of Commissioners May Seek Re-election

The reports Danny Yearwood, chairman of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners, may seek re-election in 2012, despite changes in the position.

The chairman, who currently manages the county government, will shift to a part-time position with a reduction in pay as a county manager begins overseeing day-to-day county government operations. The chair will have full voting powers alongside commissioners but will not retain a veto.

The changeover will take place in January 2013.

Click here to read the full online version of the Barrow Journal's story, including comments Yearwood made about his potential working relationship with a county manager.

Qualifying fees set

The Athens Banner-Herald reports Barrow County commissioners approved qualifying fees for candidates seeking elected office this year during a recent meeting.

Candidates can qualify to run for officer between 9 a.m. May 23 and noon May 25. Fees are set based on the salary assigned to each elected office.

Commissioners reduced the qualifying fee for candidates for commission chairman from $1,590 to $750.

Additional qualifying fees are as follows:

• Probate Court judge — $1,894.94
• Clerk of Superior Court — $1,894.94
• Chief magistrate — $1,894.94
• Sheriff — $2,270.50
• Tax commissioner — $1,894.94
• Coroner — $35
• County commissioner — $180
• Board of education members — $18

Yearwood in Review: A Look Back to 2008

Yearwood was elected to the position of commission chairman in 2008. Check out profiles of Yearwood prior to the election.

• Chairman, Barrow BOC: Danny Yearwood
• Interview with Barrow BOC Chairman candidate Danny Yearwood

The Athens Banner-Herald interviewed Yearwood in December 2008, following the November election.

• Getting to Know: Danny Yearwood

What are your thoughts on Yearwood seeking re-election and his time in office thus far? Tell us in comments.