Barrow County is a traditional and historical county in the suburbs of Atlanta. The cities in Barrow County are filled with residential areas that are great for raising families. Multiple major highways run through the county, and they create accessible commuting routes. Business opportunities are numerous in the county, which makes it a more appealing place to live.

Winder
www.cityofwinder.com
(770) 867-3106

During the decade between 1990 and 2000, Winder grew in population at a rate of 12% higher than the State of Georgia growth rate. Home to four historic districts, the Athens/Candle/Church Street Historic District, the Broad Street Commercial Historic District, the Jackson Street Commercial Historic District, and the North Broad Street Residential Historic District, Winder blends this heritage-rich charm with a forward looking attitude that promises to continue to attract new residents.

County Seat
Winder

County Population
69,367

Median Home Price
$139,900

Main Contact Information
www.barrowga.org
(770) 307-3000

All Emergencies
911

REGISTRATION

Driver’s License
Winder
(770) 867-2156

Barrow County Tax Commissioner
Melinda Wall Williams
(770) 307-3106

Pet Registration
Etowah Valley Humane Society
(770) 383-3338

Barrow County Sheriff’s Office
(770) 307-3084

Barrow County Police Department
(770) 867-2156

County Line Fire Dept
(770) 867-0483

Holsenbeck Fire Dept
(770) 867-8220

Winder City Fire Dept
(770) 867-3212

MUNICIPALITIES
City of Winder
www.cityofwinder.com
(770) 867-3106

City of Auburn
www.cityofauburn-ga.org
(770) 963-4002

Town of Bethlehem
(770) 867-0702

Town of Carl
(770) 867-3768

City of Statham
(770) 725-5455

UTILITIES

Electricity
Southern Company/Georgia Power
www.southerncompany.com
(770) 868-2531

City of Winder
(770) 867-3106

City of Statham
(770) 725-5455

City of Auburn
(770) 963-4003

Jackson EMC
www.jacksonemc.com
(706) 367-5281

Gas Companies

Municipal Gas Authority
www.gasauthority.com
(770) 307-4050

Winder Gas Division
www.cityofwinder.com/index.aspx?page=89
(770) 867-7629

Water and Sewer
Barrow County Water and Sewage Authority
www.barrowga.org/water
(770) 307-3014

Water Division
(770) 867-7978

H L Dobbs Company (water)
(770) 867-9127

Solid Waste
Robertson’s Sanitation
www.rob-san.com
(770) 921-7337

Gwinnett Sanitation Recycling
www.gwinnettcb.org
(770) 921-7337

United Waste Services
www.unitedwaste.com
(770) 867-4367

Recycling
Orr’s Recycling Center
(770) 867-9148

COMMUNICATION

Cable Telivision
Adelphia Communications
(770) 307-4991

Genesis Cable Communications
www.genesiscommunications.biz
(770) 307-4991

Telephone
Alltel
www.alltel.com
1-800-501-1754

General Telephone Company
www.verizon.com
(770) 867-3731

EDUCATION
Barrow County Education
www.barrow.k12.ga.us
(770) 867-4527

Winder Barrow Adult and Continuing Education Center
www.choosebarrow.com/news/28
(770) 307-1190

HOSPITALS
Barrow Regional Medical Center
www.barrowregional.com
(770) 867-3400

LIBRARIES
Piedmont Regional Library
www.prlib.org
(770) 867-2762

Auburn Public Library
www.auburn.lib.me.us
(770) 513-2925

Carl Book Deposit
www.prlib.org/?page_id=338
(770) 867-1308

NEWSPAPERS
Barrow County News
www.barrowcountynews.com
770-867-7557

LOCAL RADIO STATIONS
WIMO Radio
www.wimoradio.com
(770) 867-1300

WYFW Radio
www.ontheradio.net/WYFW
(770) 867-8133