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Readers' Choice 2012

Friday, August 17, 2012

Last Chance to Vote for Readers' Choice Awards is Today

In order to vote, you must take a few seconds to create a free Patch login account.

Today is the final day to vote in Barrow Patch's Readers' Choice contest. Please note that you must have a Patch login, which is free, to cast a vote in the polls. You can join Patch by clicking here and entering your name and e-mail address and then a password. You can also sign up for daily or weekly newsletters, if you wish. Please note, polls may not be visible on mobile devices.  Once you have a Patch login and you are signed in to the site, voting is easy:  Food & drink Shopping Services Automotive Kids & family  Health & beauty  Winners will be determined solely based on poll votes. You'll find contest rules in a PDF to the right of this text underneath the photo.  Voting will end at 11:59 p.m. today, Aug. 17, and the best of Barrow…

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Voting Period for Readers' Choice Awards Winding Down

Cast your vote for local businesses nominated for awards by Friday.

Patch is compiling the best of Barrow and the deadline to get your votes in is this Friday, Aug. 17. Voting is easy:  1.  Click any of the links below for which you would like vote.  2.  Vote for your favorite business using the poll feature.  Food & drink Shopping Services Automotive Kids & family  Health & beauty  Winners will be determined solely based on poll votes. Because this is a contest, you’ll need to create a Patch login vote. You'll find contest rules in a PDF to the right of this text underneath the photo.  Voting will end Aug. 17, and the best of Barrow will be announced Aug. 24. Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Final Day to Nominate Businesses for Readers' Choice Awards

Nominations posted in comments on the respective articles by 11:59 p.m. today will be considered.

Patch is compiling the best of Barrow. Tell us where you love to shop, eat, take your kids and which local businesses you just can’t live without. We want to know, and so do your neighbors.  Nominating a business is easy:  Categories include:  Food & drink Shopping Services Automotive Kids & family  Health & beauty  Because this is a contest, you’ll need to create a Patch login to nominate and vote. You'll find contest rules in a PDF to the right of this text underneath the photo.  Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters to find out when voting starts so you can support your favorite business in the Readers' Choice contest.

Friday, July 6, 2012

Deadline to Nominate Businesses for Readers' Choice Awards is Monday

Have your nominations posted in comments on the respective articles by 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 9, for the business to be considered.

Patch is compiling the best of Barrow. Tell us where you love to shop, eat, take your kids and which local businesses you just can’t live without. We want to know, and so do your neighbors.  Nominating a business is easy:  Categories include:  Food & drink Shopping Services Automotive Kids & family  Health & beauty  Because this is a contest, you’ll need to create a Patch login to nominate and vote. You'll find contest rules in a PDF to the right of this text underneath the photo.  And don't forget, the nomination period closes at 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 9.  Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters to find out when voting starts so you can support your favorite business in the Readers' Choice contest.

Cynthia M Hardy

4:11 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012

You really need to add a catagory for Best Barrow County Electrician!!!!!!   more ›

Monday, May 7, 2012

Readers' Choice

Readers' Choice: Best Staycation Destination

Voting ends at 9 a.m. Friday, May 11, and the top pick will be announced at noon.

Planning a staycation? Barrow Patch wants to know the best place to visit during a staycation in or around Barrow County.  You can vote by posting a review of the location of your choice and casting a vote in the poll.  See the PDF to the right of this text for official rules for the contest. Voting ends at 9 a.m. Friday, May 11, and the top pick will be announced at noon. To post a review and rate one of the locations, click on the links below. Here are the contenders.  Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Readers' Choice

Readers' Choice: Take Mom Out for Mother's Day Brunch

Try these three suggestions from readers who voted in this week's Readers' Choice poll.

Barrow Patch asked its readers, what's the best place to take mom for brunch on Mother's Day?  We've got three suggestions from readers:  How do you plan to celebrate Mother's Day with the moms in your life? Tell us in comments.  Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.

Friday, April 27, 2012

Readers' Choice

Readers' Choice for Favorite Local Florist: Ann's Flower and Gift Shop

Readers voted on where to purchase flowers in Barrow County.

This week, Barrow Patch asked readers, what's the best place to buy flowers?  The answer? Ann's Flower & Gift Shop in Winder.  The business is family-owned and operated and offers specialty arrangements, hard-to-find plants and flowers, as well as holiday and special occasion arrangements. The staff are experts in the industry and can help you with everything from the meaning of a flowers color to what the different flowers and plants signify. Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Readers' Choice

Readers' Choice for Shopping for Sporting Goods: Hibbett Sports at Barrow Crossing

In search of sporting goods? Head to Bethlehem.

Barrow Patch asked readers, what's the best place to buy sporting goods.  The answer? Hibbett Sports at Barrow Crossing.  Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.

Friday, April 6, 2012

Readers' Choice

Readers' Choice for Top Pick for Last-minute Tax Preparations: H&R Block

Need last-minute tax preparation? We've got a suggestion.

The deadline to file taxes is April 17.  Barrow Patch asked readers to weigh in on the best place to file taxes last minute.  If you're in need of tax assistance, contact H&R Block. 

Friday, March 30, 2012

Readers' Choice for Tastiest Place to Eat Breakfast in Barrow County: McGuire's Biscuits and Bar-B-Que

The Auburn restaurant opened Wednesday, March 14.

This week's voting resulted in a tie for tastiest place to start your morning in Barrow.  McGuire's Biscuits and Bar-B-Que in Auburn received the lone business review, while Mike and Val's in Winder received the most poll votes.  Based on the contest rules, in the event of a tie, the business with the highest number of positive reviews wins. In this case, congratulations to McGuire's Biscuits and Bar-B-Que! What's your favorite menu item at McGuire's? Tell us in comments. 

tabby

7:49 am on Thursday, April 26, 2012

thanks, john can't wait to try it.   more ›

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