5 Things Barrow Patch Readers Want You to Know

Do you have news you would like to share with the Barrow community? It's easy to do. Barrow Patch readers like you have posted a variety of news and events during the past week. Here's a look at five items readers have shared:

1. Did you know the demand for skilled welders and joiners is growing rapidly in this area? Dave Parrish of Lanier Technical College shared details about this lucrative field in a board post on Barrow Patch.

2. A local theatre group continues to help the community by donating a portion of the proceeds from their productions to worthy causes. Pam Veader posted information about the Winder Barrow Community Theatre's latest donation on the Barrow Patch boards.

3. Have you been following the controversy over the Sheriff's budget? Patch reader Jacquelin Twiss has and shares her thoughts in her "Libertarian Within Us All" blog.

4. Sept. 11 marked the 12th anniversary of the 2001 terrorists attacks. Last week, Barrow Patch reader Martin Burrow shared a photo of an interesting display of patriotism on the Barrow Patch boards.

5. Love to read mysteries? Lisa Gannon of the Winder Public Library posted details about an upcoming mystery book club meeting on the Barrow Patch event calendar.

Have news to share? Post on boards or as a blog. Click here to add your event to the Barrow Patch event calendar.