Virtual Home Tour: 1440 Princeton Drive in Statham

Take a virtual tour of a home for sale in Barrow County.

Home at 1440 Princeton Drive in Statham — Listed for $95,000. Built in 2005. Four bedrooms and three baths inside 2,637 square feet on .60 acres.  You might also be interested in checking out these posts:    Selling a home in Barrow County? Add photos and videos to this article now. You’ll see a button to "Upload Photos and Videos," and you can click on that to get started. If you need more guidance, follow this link for step-by-step directions on how to upload. If you would like to see a home featured as a virtual tour, e-mail barrow@patch.com.  Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.

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Bethlehem Zaxby's to Open July 16

The restaurant recently received its preliminary health score.

The Barrow Crossing area's latest restaurant is set to open Monday, July 16. The restaurant is just off Ga. Highway 316 at its intersection with Ga. Highway 81 across from the Barrow Crossing shopping center. The address is 1945 Parkway Pointe, and the 3,400-square-foot location will seat 70 people. Signs at the new Bethlehem Zaxby's herald the grand opening, and the restaurant recently underwent its preliminary health inspection by the Northeast Health District.  You might also be interested in reading:  Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook. 

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Republican Party to Host Candidate Forum Tonight at Bramlett Elementary

The forum will begin at 7 p.m. and is the second of three forums hosted by the Barrow County Republican Party.

The Barrow County Republican Party will host the second of three candidate forums leading up to the July 31 General Primary, and the public is invited to attend.  A forum is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at Bramlett Elementary School in Auburn. 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 are expected to attend.  The third and final candidate forum is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at Statham Elementary School. Candidates for the Barrow County Board of Commissioners seat for District 1, candidates for the Barrow County Board of Education at-large seat for District 8, candidates for Barrow County Chief …

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City Spotlight

Auburn is Proactive About Remaining Residents' 'Home Sweet Home'

The city's website provides links for homeowners seeking ways to prevent foreclosure.

With the less than stellar news from a RealtyTrac Foreclosure Market Report released earlier this month indicating Georgia has “leapfrogged past Arizona, Florida, California and Nevada to post the nation’s highest state foreclosure rate in May,” many Georgia towns and cities are concerned with the prospect of losing a percentage of their residents to foreclosure and relocation. Boasting one of the most user-friendly and comprehensive websites in Barrow County, the city of Auburn once again proves it is ahead of the times thanks to an existing page devoted to “Preventing Foreclosure.” On this page, visitors to the city of Auburn website will find helpful links to websites like: If you are in the real estate or banking industry, or if you …

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City Spotlight

Winder Issues Two New Requests for Bids

The city seeks a vendor for utility bill printing and mailing services, as well as a contractor to handle natural gas facilities relocation.

While summer may be a time for leisurely family vacations and lazy days by the pool for many Barrow County residents, it's still business as usual at Winder City Hall. Earlier this month, the city of Winder issued a request for proposals and a request for bids for two upcoming projects within the municipality. The first solicits proposals from vendors interested in providing printing and mailing services for the city, while the second seeks bids from contractors for the relocation of natural gas facilities along Broad Street. The RFP involving utility bill printing and mail services was posted June 18. The City of Winder provides water, sewer, garbage, natural gas and other miscellaneous billing services for a population of approximately …

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Dedication Ceremony for Statham Veterans Memorial Park is Set for Fourth of July

July 4 marks the much-anticipated park dedication ceremony in the heart of historic downtown Statham.

The Fourth of July is a day often celebrated with backyard barbecues, family picnics, small town parades and fireworks that light up the night sky. This year, as the sun shines down on the city of Statham on the morning America commemorates its independence from Great Britain, its residents will pay tribute to their veterans during the dedication ceremony for the Statham Veterans Memorial Park. The long-awaited event is slated to begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, on Railroad Street in front of the gazebo and new park. Special guest speaker Bob Adamson will address the crowd and refreshments will follow in the Statham Community Center immediately following the ceremony. Guests who purchased a special memorial brick to honor a veteran …

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City Spotlight

Bethlehem Residents to Vote on Sunday Alcohol Sales in July

The town council’s approval of alcohol referendum in March will soon go before local voters, and a second referendum may follow on the November ballot.

While many towns and cities in Barrow County took the question regarding Sunday alcohol sales before voters in November 2011, the Bethlehem Town Council made the decision in March 2012 to let local voters have their say on the matter during the July 31 local and state primary elections. If residents of the small Barrow town follow the example set by their neighbors in Auburn, Braselton, Statham and Winder, the referendum should pass — ending the long-standing ban on Sunday alcohol sales and allowing for the sale of beer and wine at convenience stores between the hours of 12:30 and 11:30 p.m. During the town council meeting earlier this month, Mayor Sandy McNab suggested there may be a need for a second referendum on the November 2012 …

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Barrow Docket Book for June 18-21

The following arrest information was supplied by the Barrow County Detention Center. It does not indicate a conviction.

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Barrow County Detention Center from June 18 through 21, 2012. You might also be interested in reading: Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.

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