Incumbent State Sen. Frank Ginn (District 47), a Republican, is seeking re-election. Read his response to the Mainstreet Newspapers candidate questionnaire below:
Bramlett Elementary School found itself embroiled in a national debate last week as a video shown to fourth graders ignited a firestorm of controversy.
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Ross Harvin is a Republican candidate running for State Senate District 47. Read his response to the Mainstreet Newspapers candidate questionnaire below:
A new voice of Barrow County has emerged with the launch of the Southern Holler podcast, offering a mix of interviews, stories and insights that capture the essence of life in Barrow County an…
1. What specific skills or experiences do you bring to the table that differentiates you from other candidates?
1. What specific skills or experiences do you bring to the table that differentiate you from other candidates?
FLOWERY BRANCH - Larry Eugene Still, 65, Flowery Branch, died …
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The Apalachee Wildcats overcame the Gainesville Red Elephants 2-0 in a region matchup on April 17.
The following are the results from the 52nd Annual Cook Holiday Rotary Relays 2024 held at Winder-Barrow High School on April 15. Competing teams were Apalachee High School (AHS), Athens Chris…
For the first time in program history, the Varsity men’s soccer team has made it to the Sweet 16 after securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Jasper County Hurricanes.
The Brenau University Competitive Cheerleading team secured a historic victory at the 2024 NCA Advanced All-Girl NAIA National Championship held this past weekend in Daytona Beach, Florida. Th…
Apalachee High School's baseball team continued their winning streak with an impressive victory over the Jackson County Panthers. With a commanding 15-6 win, the Wildcats have won their last s…
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- Meet the Candidates: Frank Ginn, Incumbent Republican Candidate for State Senate District 47
- Meet the Candidates: Ross Harvin, Republican Candidate for State Senate District 47
- Southern Holler podcast hits the airwave
- LETTER: How to opt-in for absentee ballots
- Candidate questionnaire: Kenny Shook
- Candidate questionnaire: Richard Reed
- Candidate questionnaire: Kevin Jackson
- Candidate quesionnaire: Rolando Alvarez
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Deputies with the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a man running down the Bethlehem Church Road shouting for help just after 1 p.m. on April 13.
The following individuals were recently arrested by local law enforcement agencies:
A Winder-Barrow High School student was arrested on charges of simple battery after spitting on another female student during an argument in the school gymnasium on April 10.
A woman reported to the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office she had been threatened by her baby’s father for over a week that he was going to beat and shoot her.
A welfare check at the Jameson Inn in Winder led authorities to discover children left unattended in deplorable conditions, leading to the arrest of their mother.
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In the heart of Barrow County, the echoes of history resonate through the life experiences of Mary and Grace Lay, two sisters who have dedicated their lives to demonstrating the transformative power of education, a commitment that echoes across generations.
State Senator Clint Dixon visited Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Barrow on Tuesday to learn about NGMC’s commitment to the health and well-being of the growing Barrow County community.
Rob Johnson has a kind face and a welcoming manner, probably the result of having spent more than 40 years as an educator and school administrator. As the interim superintendent for Barrow Cou…
Yana and Vadym Buhor’s journey from Ukraine to Winder is a tale of resilience, courage and the pursuit of a better life.
Bethlehem Christian Academy’s esteemed head football coach Bruce Lane announced his decision to resign after leading the Knights for four impactful years.
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Nine University of North Georgia (UNG) students took part in the annual JapaneseSpeech Contest at Georgia State University in Atlanta in March, with five of them earning awards:
March 29 marked the return of the University of North Georgia’s (UNG) 29th Annual Research Conference (ARC) featuring 100 projects in various areas of study, including three from Barrow County…
Apalachee High School student Laura Jones will represent AHS as a Georgia Governor’s Honors Program finalist in biology/environmental science.
The Barrow County School System recently announced the system-level winners of the Young Georgia Author (YGA) writing competition, which encourages students at every grade level to develop ent…
Are you interested in becoming an educator? Join Barrow County School System on Monday, April 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. for Become and Educator Night. The event will be held at the Professional Dev…
Barrow Global Methodist Church celebrates first year
The 60th anniversary of the Bethlehem First United Methodist Church’s live nativity play in the town square is Dec. 22 and Dec. 23 in downtown Bethlehem. Participants are asked to bring their …
First Christian Church to honor Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Nov. 18
In 1964, a timeless community tradition was born in Winder when Reverend Hubert Flanigan came to town from Hartwell and brought the idea of a Ham and Egg Supper to his new congregation at the …
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