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Elections
Barrow Commission Candidates Debate: Should the County Cap Residential Growth?
Barrow County candidates for Districts 4, 5, and 6 clash over residential growth caps and commercial development to protect taxpayers and school capacity.
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Who is Running for Barrow County School Board in 2026? Election Preview
As Winder students return to classrooms, the 2026 Barrow County School Board race heats up with a focus on parental rights, school safety, and fiscal sanity.
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Local Government
Barrow County Property Tax Guide: How to Search Assessments and Pay Online
Learn how to navigate Barrow County's tax portals to monitor property valuations and pay bills online. Empower yourself with fiscal transparency tools in
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Barrow County School Board Proposes 15.55 Millage Rate: Taxpayer Guide
Barrow County officials have set a 15.55 millage rate for the FY 2027 budget, sparking debate over fiscal accountability and the rising cost of local
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Barrow County Proposes $236 Million Budget: Will Your Taxes Go Up?
Barrow County families face a $236 million school budget and a millage rate hike. We break down the spending priorities and the impact on Winder taxpayers.
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Barrow County Commission Under Investigation for Open Meeting Act Violation
Winder residents demand accountability as the Barrow County Commission faces ongoing scrutiny over a controversial vote to strip school safety funding.
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Education
Barrow County Schools Opt Out of Homestead Exemption: Tax Impact
Barrow County Schools' decision to opt out of the HB 581 tax cap leaves Winder homeowners facing uncapped assessment growth as the board prioritizes revenue.
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