🌱 Barrow Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Fri, Mar 17)

Hello, neighbors. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Barrow Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

First, your local weather:

• Friday: Couple of thunderstorms. High: 61 Low: 37.
• Saturday: Some sun with a cool breeze. High: 56 Low: 31.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Barrow today:

1. More Details From Police on Shooting in Bethlehem (Main Street Newspapers)
2. New School Zone Camera to Be Installed at Austin Road (Main Street Newspapers)
3. Barrow County School System Students Earn Top Honors At State Technology Championship (Patch Press Release Desk )
4. Winder-Barrow Hires Robert Paxia as New Head Coach (Main Street Newspapers)
5. Georgia Regional Commissions See Rise In Unemployment Rates In January (The Chattanoogan)

Today and tomorrow in Barrow:

Friday, March 17

• No Network Barrow - Barrow County Chamber of Commerce (9 AM)
• St. Patrick's Day Festival - Chateau Elan Winery & Resort (2 PM)
• St’ Patty’s Day Campfire - Fort Yargo (7 PM)

Saturday, March 18

• Foliage Fest 5K - Peace Place, Inc. (8 AM)
• Barrow County Farmers Market (8:30 AM)
• Barrow County School District - Teacher Career Fair (9 AM)

From my notebook:

• Barrow County Sheriff's Office: "Now this is original. We know these two will have a great time chaperoning the Prom." (Barrow County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Winder Fire Department: "Last week, the Winder Fire Department trained with the use of air bags, which can be inflated to help take vehicles or heavy items off of a victim." (Winder Fire Department via Facebook)
• Barrow County Chamber of Commerce: "Welcome to our new member Walker Works Woodworking and Bakery Located at 1369 4th Avenue, Auburn Whistlestop Shops, Shop #11." (Barrow County Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• YMCA of Georgia's Piedmont: "Our Homeschool PE classes are splashing their way through our Olympics unit, completing events like the relay race, dive ring relay and synchronized swimming! We will be cheering on all of our countries at this week's field events!" (YMCA of Georgia's Piedmont via Facebook)
• Barrow County Schools: "Picture yourself here - with Barrow County School System! Join us for our career fair on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟵𝗮𝗺-𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹." (Barrow County Schools via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start your day. I'll see you soon!

— Simone Wilson