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Elections

Northeast Georgia Election Liveblog

  • Jul 31, 2012

A real-time look at how the July 31 primary unfolded in Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Oconee and Walton counties.

Elections

Barrow County Elections Supervisor Says Polls Have Been Slow

Residents have until 7 p.m. to vote in today's Primary Election.

Elections

Elections Supervisor to Barrow Journal: County Expecting 20 to 25 Percent Turnout on Tuesday

  • Jul 30, 2012

View sample ballots in PDF documents below.

Opinion, Elections

Tuesday is Primary Election Day — Get Out and Vote

Do not let anything keep you from going to your voting place Tuesday and casting your vote.

Government

DOT Maintenance Planned for Highway 82 and Interstate 85 in Barrow This Week

  • Jul 30, 2012

Drivers are asked to slow down and use caution in work areas.

June 2012 Georgia unemployment rates by county — Courtesy of Georgia Department of Labor

Government, Business

Barrow's Unemployment Rate for June Slightly Lower than Northeast Georgia Overall

  • Jul 28, 2012

The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the preliminary unemployment rate in the Northeast Georgia area rose to 8.8 percent in June.

Elections

Final Day to Vote in Advance

Barrow County residents can cast a ballot from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.

Government, Business

Bramlett Associates to Design Winder Operations Building

The locally-based architectural firm has been awarded a renovation design services contract following a recent request for proposals.

Government

Statham Introduces Residents to HomeSafe Georgia

The city’s July newsletter highlights the Georgia-based mortgage assistance program.

Business, Elections

Big Business is Financially Backing TSPLOST — Are You For or Against the Referendum?

  • Jul 24, 2012

Records show Coca-Cola and Delta Air Lines have donated to the group supporting the transportation referendum. Does it have your support?

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