Barrow County

THE FACTS

• Population: 53,479
  
• Property tax per $1,000: $28.06
  
• Average cost of all homes: $113,500
  
• Average cost of new home: $132,342
  
• Tax Commissioner: 770-307-3106
  
• One the web at: barrowchamber.com

Residents of Barrow County have the best of both worlds. The area's proximity to Atlanta allows for close
commuting to cosmopolitan events without the traffic and congestion associated with living in town.
Combine this with Barrow's burgeoning growth and residents of this county really can have it all.

Located halfway between Athens and Atlanta, Barrow is also a recreational paradise-is home to one of the
most visited parks in the state: Fort Yargo State Park in Winder is a 1,850-acre complex where the whole
family can enjoy camping, fishing, swimming or miniature golf. Aside from these recreational activities, the
county offers organized league play in soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, tennis and other sports.

For an unusual escape from the daily grind, head to Chateau …lan Winery. Located just north of Winder, this
winery features four-star accommodations and dining, world-class golf, a tennis complex and equestrian center.

Local schools consistently score well on both state and national achievement tests and Barrow has one of the
lowest student-teacher ratios in the metropolitan area. Low housing costs and Barrows municipal commitments
to smart growth also make the county an increasingly family friendly community.

Education

Public Schools barrow.k12.ga.us
Board of Education
770-867-4527
Elementary schools 8
Middle schools 3
High schools 2
Pupil/Teacher ratio avg 14:1
School and bus assignment information: 770-867-4527

Private School
Admission requirements, testing and tuition vary with each school. Check with the school of your choice for further details.

Hope Christian Academy
8 Pleasant Hill Church Road
Winder, GA 30680
770-725-2521
Enrollment: 121
Grades: PK - 12

Colleges & Universities

Lanier Technical College
Winder - Barrow Campus
889 East Athens Street
Winder, GA 30680
770-868-4080

Medical

Ambulance Service / Emergency: 911
Poison: 911
Fire: 911
Barrow County: 911
Barrow County Police: 911
Rescue: 911
Barrow Community Hospital
315 North Broad Street
Winder, GA 30680
770-867-3400

Utilities

Electricity
City of Winder Georgia Power Jackson EMC
770-867-3106 888-660-5890 850 Commerce Road
Deposit: Based on credit P.O. Box 38
Connection Charge: Jefferson, GA 30549
georgiapower.com Deposit: depends on past credit history
Connection fee: $15
770-367-5281
jacksonemc.com Telephone
Bellsouth Alltel
770-780-2355 800-501-1754
(Outside Ga.) 1-800-356-3094

Gas
For information on establishing your gas connection and the deregulation of the natural gas market in Georgia with a listing
of the residential gas providers, see our utility connection guide.

Water
Barrow County Water and Sewage Authority 770-307-3014

Garbage
(Service provided by each city. County provides service to unincorporated areas.)
United Waste Services 770-867-4367

Cable
Adelphia Communications 770-307-4991 , 888-683-1000

Parks
Fort Yargo State Park 210 S. Broad Street, Winder 770-867-3489

Libraries
Piedmont Regional Library System Auburn Public Library
189 Bellview Street 7 Seventh Street
Winder, GA 30680 Auburn, GA 30011
770-867-2762 770-513-2925

Bethlehem City Hall /Library Carl City Hall / Library Statham City Hall / Library
750 Manger St. 1690 Carl Bethlehem Rd. 330 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 210 P.O. Box 52 Statham, GA 30666
Bethlehem, GA 30620 Auburn, GA 30011 770-725-5455
770-867-0702 770-867-1308

Post Office
usps.gov

Winder Auburn Bethlehem Statham
101 N. Broad Street Suite 26 19 College Street 13 Star Street West 1972 Railroad Street
Winder, GA 30680 Auburn, GA 30011 Bethlehem, GA 30620 Statham, GA 30666
770-867-9266 770-963-6081 770-867-6212 770-725-8940

Car Tag & License
License Tag Location
30 N. Broad Street
Winder, GA 30680
770-307-3106
Monday- Friday, 8-5 p.m.

Miscellaneous
Voter Registration 770-307-3110

Barrow County Chamber of Commerce
6 Porter Street, Suite A
P.O. Box 456
Winder, GA 30680
770-867-9444
barrowchamber.com