DDA issues June 1 deadline for Granite Hotel
Whether to tear down the Granite Hotel in downtown Winder was a point of discussion at a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Monday afternoon. Those in support of keeping the building must have a plan in place for restoration with investors and monies on the table by June, or the DDA will recommend to city council that the building be demolished to make room for right-of-ways and ample parking.
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SPLOST campaign lackluster so far; but county debt looms
With the March 15 referendum on a proposed six-year extension of the county’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax only weeks away, the issue has yet to generate much political activity – either for or against.
That could change Monday, Feb. 21, when Barrow County commission chairman Danny Yearwood addresses the Barrow County Republican Party on the topic. Yearwood is the main speaker for the 7:30 p.m. meeting that will be held at the Winder Woman’s Club building at 15 W. Midland Ave.
While every local government in Barrow County is depending on the six-year extension for the funding of needed capital improvements or equipment, the county government has the most at stake in whether the measure passes or fails in four weeks.
That is because the previous administration in 2005 set into motion a decades-long repayment plan utilizing about $4 million a year in SPLOST proceeds to pay back the $58 million in bonds issued for the construction of major projects, including the Barrow County Criminal Justice Center, the new fire headquarters and Station 6, and the renovation of the old courthouse facilities in downtown Winder.
If the penny sales tax were not renewed, the more than $4 million in annual debt payments would have to come from the county government’s General Fund. [Full Story »]
That could change Monday, Feb. 21, when Barrow County commission chairman Danny Yearwood addresses the Barrow County Republican Party on the topic. Yearwood is the main speaker for the 7:30 p.m. meeting that will be held at the Winder Woman’s Club building at 15 W. Midland Ave.
While every local government in Barrow County is depending on the six-year extension for the funding of needed capital improvements or equipment, the county government has the most at stake in whether the measure passes or fails in four weeks.
That is because the previous administration in 2005 set into motion a decades-long repayment plan utilizing about $4 million a year in SPLOST proceeds to pay back the $58 million in bonds issued for the construction of major projects, including the Barrow County Criminal Justice Center, the new fire headquarters and Station 6, and the renovation of the old courthouse facilities in downtown Winder.
If the penny sales tax were not renewed, the more than $4 million in annual debt payments would have to come from the county government’s General Fund. [Full Story »]
Woodall predicts ‘dramatic’ change
The national political landscape could experience a major change after the November election, according to 7th district congressional candidate Rob Woodall.
With Republicans poised to regain control of the House and possibly the Senate, Woodall said he has faced some tough questions from a skeptical constituency.
Speaking at the Oct. 18 meeting of the Barrow County Republican Party, Woodall said voters want to know how this time will be different from the last time the GOP was in power. [Full Story »]
With Republicans poised to regain control of the House and possibly the Senate, Woodall said he has faced some tough questions from a skeptical constituency.
Speaking at the Oct. 18 meeting of the Barrow County Republican Party, Woodall said voters want to know how this time will be different from the last time the GOP was in power. [Full Story »]
Barrow Co. Republicans to meet Oct. 18
The next meeting of the Barrow County Republican Party will be Monday, Oct. 18.
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Barrow Co. Republicans to meet Sept. 20
The next meeting of the Barrow County Republican Party will be Monday, Sept. 20.
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Getting out the vote: Barrow GOP holds 17th annual BBQ fundraiser
If the crowd at the Barrow County Republican Party BBQ was any indication, the GOP is fired up.
With just over two months to go until the November general election, the candidates on hand at the Aug. 21 gathering were focused on one thing – getting Republicans to the poll.
“We’ve got a great opportunity this year to completely turn this state red,” said Republican Secretary of State candidate Brian Kemp. “We’ve got an opportunity to win some of these down ballot races that we have not had in a long time.”
Kemp’s optimism for a strong Republican showing in November was shared by other candidates in attendance, including 7th district Congressional nominee Rob Woodall. [Full Story »]
With just over two months to go until the November general election, the candidates on hand at the Aug. 21 gathering were focused on one thing – getting Republicans to the poll.
“We’ve got a great opportunity this year to completely turn this state red,” said Republican Secretary of State candidate Brian Kemp. “We’ve got an opportunity to win some of these down ballot races that we have not had in a long time.”
Kemp’s optimism for a strong Republican showing in November was shared by other candidates in attendance, including 7th district Congressional nominee Rob Woodall. [Full Story »]
Barrow County GOP BBQ set for Aug. 21
The Barrow County Republican Party will hold its 17th annual BBQ on Saturday, August 21 at the Winder Lions Club.
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District 47 candidates address GOP
With all three expressing their support for smaller government, fiscal conservatism and lower taxes, State Senate district 47 candidates Shane Coley, Kelley Gary and Pat Graham voiced several similar concerns at the Feb. 15 meeting of the Barrow County Republican Party.
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Scott addresses local GOP
State Representative Austin Scott was the guest speaker at the Nov. 16 meeting of the Barrow County Republican Party. He is the fourth of seven gubernatorial candidates scheduled to address the local party in advance of the July 2010 primary.
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GOP membership increases
Barrow County Republican Party Chairman Ken Young said 2009 has been an unusual year.
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