barrow county
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Athens-Clarke County
Northeast Georgia Provides Resources For Those Affected By Abuse While Quarantined
Intimate partner violence or other types of abuse in the household can put parents and children at serious risk for long-term physical and mental health problems, according to local organizations. In an early February meeting with Barrow County officials and members of the community, Peace Place Inc. stressed the importance…
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Barrow County
Barrow County Board of Education Looks to Finalize Teacher Vaccine Strategy
A priority for the Barrow County School System, from the beginning of the pandemic, has been to keep teachers and students safe. With vaccine rollout now underway, the school district is looking to utilize it for their educators. Ken Greene, assistant superintendent for support services in the Barrow County School…
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2020 Election
Barrow County Churches Turn Into Polling Stations for 2020 Election
Churches are built for faith, but they take on a different purpose for the community on Election Day. Places of worship provide an open and efficient space for their congregation and voters, alike. Five of the eight polling stations in Barrow County were located in churches in 2020. Among them…
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Barrow County
Winder Venue Hosts First Drag Show In Barrow County
Some Barrow County residents celebrated Halloween this year by attending the first drag show in the county. Speakeasy at Latin Flavors, a Winder steakhouse and bar, hosted the Halloween Drag Show on Oct. 24 at 10 p.m. The drag show involved lip-synching and a costume contest, and the performers were…
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Barrow County
Barrow Parents’ Preferences on In-Person, Distance Learning Vary
The Barrow County School System returned to in-person classes on Sept. 8 to the relief of parents whose children experienced difficulties with digital learning. Parents also had the option to continue distance learning. The school system chose to start classes virtually this semester after more than 90 staff members were…
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Food
‘Breaking Bread’: How Food Brings Georgia and General Assembly Together
Terry England has a pretty full plate. As the State Representative for District 116 in Barrow County, he currently serves as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. For much of his life, however, food and agriculture have also played a large role. England lives on a farm that has been…
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2018 Election
Early Voting Begins in Northeast Georgia
For those looking to avoid long lines on municipal Election Day, early voting has begun in Georgia. On Oct. 14, polling places across the state opened for voters looking to turn in their ballots before the official Nov. 5 Election Day. They will be voting in municipal general and special…
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Barrow County
Barrow County School Board Responds to Recent Student Misconduct
For years, schools nationwide have been facing issues with school safety, bullying and violence within their student bodies. Barrow County School System has been in the headlines following a fight between two students. In lieu of this event, the Barrow County School System is increasing its emphasis on disciplinary consequences.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Can Foster Homes Keep up with the Increase of Children Entering the Foster Care System?
Dr. John DeGarmo lost his first child 23 years ago. This loss fueled a passion in Dr. DeGarmo to help children who are suffering. He and his wife Dr. Kelly DeGarmo opened their doors to more than 60 foster children. Nationwide the increase in the number of children in need…
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Athens-Clarke County
Emergency Medical Service Shortage Affects Northeast Georgia
A nationwide shortage of Emergency Medical Service personnel has swept the nation, including counties all across Georgia. Because of these shortages, EMS workers in affected areas have had to work a lot of overtime, and in extreme cases, ambulances have had to stop operations for lack of employees. In Madison…