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Millennium Charter Seeks County Funding, Finds Support for SRO

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Millennium Charter Seeks County Funding, Finds Support for SRO

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During Monday night’s meeting of the board of county commissioners, a public hearing was held for residents to provide feedback on the proposed budget. Several board members and parents from Millennium Charter Academy (MCA) in Mount Airy asked the county…See the Story

Proposed funding shift threatens security in Barrow County Schools

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Proposed funding shift threatens security in Barrow County Schools

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School district leaders express concerns that reduced funding could compromise campus security and necessitate finding alternative funding sources.See the Story

$224M school budget proposal advances

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$224M school budget proposal advances

The Barrow County Board of Education is getting set for June 3 votes on a tentative budget and tentative millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Final votes on a 2025-26 school system budget and property tax millage rate will…Read Article

Mother arrested after custody dispute turns physical during Winder-Barrow graduation ceremony

A woman was arrested at Winder-Barrow High School on May 23 after a custody dispute between parents during the graduation ceremony turned into a physical altercation, according to a Winder Police Department report.Winder · Winder Read Article

Woman arrested after being found inside vacant Winder home

A woman was arrested on burglary and theft charges after she was found inside a home whose occupants were out of town, according to the Winder Police Department.Winder · Winder Read Article

Juneteenth festival to celebrate freedom, community at Historic Bethlehem Schoolhouse

The Laboring Aid and Cooperative Union will host its First Annual Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 21, at the historic Old Tanners Bridge Community School, bringing together families, food, music and history in celebration of emancipation and heritage.Juneteenth · Bethlehem Read Article

Tensions rise as Winder tables vote on deannexation of City Pond Road property

In an emotional appeal to the Winder City Council, representatives for D.R. Horton and the Margaret Martin Robinson Trust said Tuesday that the city’s failure to follow through on zoning commitments has left them with land of diminished value, stalling…Winder · Winder Read Article

Barrow BOC approves road paving, youth football agreement and budget amendments in unanimous session

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners approved several major items during its May 27 voting session, including a $4.4 million road paving contract, a youth football partnership and grant funding for judicial and public safety initiatives.Barrow County · Barrow County Read Article

Barrow County Schools announce 2025-26 open house schedule

Barrow County School System has released its open house and orientation schedule for the 2025-2026 school year, with sessions planned for the final week of July to help students and families prepare for the return to school.Barrow County · Barrow County Read Article

New Path Back-to-School 5K set for Aug. 9

Community members will hit the pavement Saturday, Aug. 9, for the annual Back-to-School 5K at Russell Middle School, an event supporting New Path’s Weekend Food Bag Program.Winder · Winder Read Article

Classified job fair set for June 16 in Winder

Barrow County Schools will host a classified job fair on Monday, June 16, for individuals interested in support staff careers across the school system.Winder · Winder Read Article

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