Barrow County

MyTownView tracks 6 municipalities in Barrow County, Georgia. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

6Municipalities
89,886Residents
33Articles
15Meetings (30d)
$73,070Avg. Median Income
$308,800Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 26Alabama sent brutal reminder on Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and LSU matchups in 2026AuburnApr 25Official From Auburn vs Georgia Game Reportedly SuspendedAuburnApr 25Auburn vs. Georgia, Deep South's Oldest Rivalry in DangerAuburnApr 24GBI investigating death at Braselton home on East Lake DriveBraseltonApr 24Official From Auburn vs Georgia Game Reportedly SuspendedAuburnApr 24Alabama sent brutal reminder on Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and LSU matchups in 2026AuburnApr 24GBI investigating body found at Braselton homeBraseltonApr 24Josh Pate predicts winner of Auburn-Georgia in Week 7AuburnApr 23Florida Gators land top in-state QB recruit over Georgia, AuburnAuburnApr 23Alabama sent brutal reminder on Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and LSU matchups in 2026AuburnApr 23Josh Pate predicts winner of Auburn-Georgia in Week 7AuburnApr 22| Richard Russell and Carl Vinson: Georgia’s WWII Power PlayersCarlApr 21Ryan Roberts leaves Georgia gymnastics for Auburn. What does it mean for UGA?AuburnApr 21Auburn transfer predicted to be part of historic turnaround for Georgia footballAuburnApr 21Florida Gators land top in-state QB recruit over Georgia, AuburnAuburn

Meetings

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Upcoming

Apr 27City CouncilAuburnAgendaApr 30City CouncilWinderAgendaApr 30Ethics Complaint Investigating Committee - CalledWinderAgenda

Recent

Apr 23Streetscape History and Art Advisory CommitteeAuburnVideoApr 21Plan CommissionAuburnVideoApr 21- Downtown Development Authority - RegularWinderVideoApr 16Arts CommissionAuburnVideoApr 15Historic Preservation CommissionWinderVideoApr 15Endurance Capital CommiteeAuburnVideoApr 14Development CommissionAuburnVideoApr 14- Ethics Complaint Investigating Committee - CalledWinderVideo

Rankings in Barrow County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1BraseltonBarrow+7.3%
2AuburnBarrow+5.9%
3StathamBarrow+4.0%
4WinderBarrow+2.4%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1BraseltonBarrow0.86%
2AuburnBarrow0.86%
3StathamBarrow1.02%
4WinderBarrow1.05%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1BraseltonBarrow81 / 100
2AuburnBarrow81 / 100
3StathamBarrow72 / 100
4WinderBarrow70 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Auburn

Pop. 8,711Income $77,034Homes $299,700
City (Mayor-Council)

Bethlehem

Pop. 707Income $61,875Homes $263,500
Town (Board of Trustees)

Braselton

Pop. 15,178Income $120,984Homes $459,400
Town (Board of Trustees)

Carl

Pop. 183Income $44,679Homes $330,900
Town (Board of Trustees)

Statham

Pop. 3,018Income $73,903Homes $247,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Winder

Pop. 18,847Income $59,944Homes $251,700
City (Mayor-Council)