Barrow County Government

09/02/2026

🚧PAVING UPDATE🚧

Curious about the roads being paved in Barrow County? Want to know what's been completed, what's being worked on, and what's to come? This map provides a brief snapshot of Barrow County's paving work for the year.

Want to learn more? Check out our interactive dashboard for yourself, and be sure to bookmark it to stay up-to-date on the latest paving projects around the county.

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/eab21c1d31904144bb552491cb9ac1d6 #

(Please note: This does NOT include work conducted by GDOT or Barrow County's cities and towns; this is ONLY for unincorporated Barrow County.)

09/01/2026

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BARROW COUNTY OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR LABOR DAY

Barrow County’s administrative offices, courts, senior center and animal shelter will be closed Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day holiday.

Buildings and athletic fields will be closed at Victor Lord Park on Sept. 7, though the park itself will remain open during the holiday. Batting cages, tennis and pickleball courts will be available.

The Barrow County Water Resources 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.

08/31/2026

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Welcome to this month's edition of Barrow Matters! This month, we're covering:

- A heroic employee
- Rescue efforts with the Barrow County Fire Department
- The newest fire engine joining the fleet
- Numbers for fall youth sports
- Labor Day office hours

Thanks for watching!

08/21/2026

🚧 LANE CLOSURE SCHEDULED 🚧

A portion of Mulberry Road between Mulberry Grove Drive and Collie Doster Road will be reduced to single-lane operations beginning Tuesday, Aug. 25 as private contracting crews construct a subdivision entrance.

This work is expected to be complete by Friday, Aug. 28, weather permitting.

Drivers should use caution and take alternate routes when possible.

08/14/2026

BE THE HELP UNTIL HELP ARRIVES!

What would you do if a disaster impacted your neighborhood and professional responders couldn’t reach everyone right away?

Our Barrow County Emergency Management CERT team is offering FREE CERT Basic Training to members of our community who want to be better prepared, learn valuable emergency response skills, and be ready to help their families, neighbors, and community when it matters most.

Whether you’re interested in emergency preparedness, helping your neighbors, or becoming a part of the Barrow County CERT team, this training is a great place to start!

Space is limited, so don’t wait to register!

👉 Register today:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/sharon40/CERTTrainingInterestForm

You can be the help until help arrives. Join us and become part of a stronger, safer, and more prepared Barrow County! 💚

08/14/2026

NOTICE: The go-live date for this traffic signal has been pushed back to Wednesday, August 19. Thank you for your patience!

UPDATE: The go-live date has been pushed back to Wednesday, August 19.

ORIGINAL POST:

Heads up, drivers! A new traffic signal will go into operation this Saturday, August 15, along Haymon Morris, Tom Miller Road and Roxey Maxey Road. Drivers should slow down and use caution in the area. Thank you for your patience!

08/14/2026

A TRUE HERO

You may have seen news reports of a recent accident involving a Barrow County School System school bus.

Today, we’d like to recognize the heroic actions of Barrow County Water Resources employee Miles Carpenter, who was first on the scene as he made his way to work — jumping out and helping students and the bus driver get safely off the bus while first responders were en route.

This is what true public service looks like, and we’d like to thank Miles for jumping into action and helping those in need. Please join us in recognizing a true hero!

08/12/2026

UPDATE: The go-live date has been pushed back to Wednesday, August 19.

ORIGINAL POST:

Heads up, drivers! A new traffic signal will go into operation this Saturday, August 15, along Haymon Morris, Tom Miller Road and Roxey Maxey Road. Drivers should slow down and use caution in the area. Thank you for your patience!

08/05/2026

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Our friends at GDOT have an update on their work at the intersection of Hwy 81 and Tom Miller Road, which will utilize a temporary traffic signal.

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Heads up, Barrow County drivers!

A temporary traffic signal is coming soon to the intersection of SR 81 and Tom Miller Road/Tanners Bridge Road.

Installation is expected to begin next week, weather permitting, as Georgia DOT crews work to improve safety and traffic flow while the permanent roundabout project moves forward.

Please watch for message boards, follow the new traffic control, and use extra caution as crews work in the area.

Learn more in our news release: https://mailchi.mp/dot.ga.gov/barrow-county-traffic-update-temporary-signal-to-improve-safety

08/03/2026

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ENGINE 7 JOINS THE FLEET

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners on Friday joined leadership from the Barrow County Fire Department to officially “push in” the new Engine 7 into service.

This state-of-the art fire engine comes equipped with a 750-gallon water tank, 30-gallon foam tank and 1,500 gallons-per-minute pump, along with the latest technology in warning lights and cab equipment. It represents a commitment to equipping Barrow County firefighters with top-of-the-line tools to ensure the best possible response when emergencies arise.

Engine 7 will be housed at Barrow County Fire Station 7, located on Carl-Bethlehem Road in Winder.