Barrow County Government

EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY

Early voting begins today for the General Election Primary Runoffs. Barrow County voters may cast their ballots at the Barrow County Elections Office, located at 233 East Broad Street, Winder -- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday, June 12.

Election Day is June 16.

PLEASE NOTE: Those who voted in either party primary during the May 19 primaries MUST vote in the same party primary for the runoffs. Those who did not vote in the May 19 primaries (or those who voted non-partisan only) may vote in either party runoff.

BARROW COUNTY, AUBURN LAUNCH $2.9 MILLION MT. MORIAH ROAD PROJECT USING TSPLOST DOLLARS

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners and Auburn City Council have approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) for a full-depth reclamation project to improve safety and road quality along Mt. Moriah Road, which runs through portions of western Barrow County and the City of Auburn.

The contract was awarded to The Scruggs Company to improve approximately 2.95 miles of roadway from the Gwinnett County line to just north of 3rd Avenue in Auburn.

“This project represents a significant investment in our local infrastructure, as Mt. Moriah Road serves as a major connector from Hwy 29 and Downtown Auburn to Hwy 124. The partnership with Auburn helps ensure the roadway will remain safe and reliable for years to come,” said Barrow County Chairman Pat Graham.

The project will include full-depth reclamation of the existing roadway, the addition of one-foot shoulders on each side, grading, erosion control, storm drainage improvements, and road striping. Full-depth reclamation rebuilds the road from the ground up by recycling the existing asphalt and base into a new, stronger foundation for a longer-lasting roadway.

“Auburn is proud to partner with Barrow County on this important infrastructure project that will improve safety, connectivity, and the overall driving experience for our residents and visitors,” said Auburn Mayor Rick Roquemore.
“By working together and utilizing TSPLOST funding, we are making meaningful investments that support continued growth and enhance quality of life throughout our community.”

As part of the agreement, Barrow County will administer the project at a total cost of approximately $2.9 million, with the City of Auburn reimbursing the county $749,675 for work completed within the city limits.

The project is funded through Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) dollars, a one-cent sales tax approved by Barrow County voters to fund local transportation improvements.

BARROW COUNTY OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Barrow County’s administrative offices, courts, senior center and animal shelter will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Buildings and athletic fields will be closed at Victor Lord Park, though the park itself will remain open.

The Barrow County Water office will be closed, but essential staff will remain on duty. Citizens reporting a residential water emergency may do so by calling (770) 307-6610 to be connected with appropriate on-call staff. A wastewater emergency may be reported to (770) 298-9527. All other calls may go to the office line at (770) 307-3014.

Essential public safety personnel will also remain on duty during the holiday.