Barrow County is home to six cities. Winder, the county seat, is the largest, and located in the center of the county. Winder offers small-town charm, yet all the amenities of larger communities.
Statham and Auburn bookend the east and west ends of Barrow County. Statham is home to small antique shops and offers a convenient boardwalk atmosphere. Auburn, Barrow County’s second-largest city, is a fast-growing community looking to enhance its past and retain its friendliness.
Carl and Bethlehem offer communities of welcome and warmth to all who choose to move there.
And Braselton, in the northern section of Barrow County, has a combination of high-end growth and old-town grace.
Established in 1892 and named for the red clay that was used to dye cloth an auburn red, this charming city is busily engaged in economic development in the downtown overlay. A cultural art center, new shops, restoration of historic buildings, a new streetscape and events and activities throughout the year help Auburn to prepare for a projected growth of 20,000 within the next 15 years. Auburn has been a growing town welcoming to new residents – especially those looking for more land, more space, and more house, as they gravitate away from the Metro Atlanta area.
Auburn City Hall
1 Auburn Way
Auburn, GA 30011
770-963-4002
The town received its name from the Bethlehem Methodist Church which was established in 1796. The Town of Bethlehem fills with visitors every year as they bring Christmas cards to the Bethlehem Post Office to be hand-stamped and mailed the world over. The town’s street names are taken from the story of Christ’s birth. Bethlehem also offers a variety of housing options, and its location close to Ga. Hwy. 316 allows for quick access to both Athens and Atlanta. Harrison Poultry, Inc., located in Bethlehem, is the second largest employer in Barrow County with more than 1,000 employees.
Bethlehem City Hall
750 Manger Ave.
Bethlehem, GA 30620
770-867-0702
The fast-growing Town of Braselton lies within four counties: Barrow, Jackson, Hall, and Gwinnett. Its location on the I-85 business corridor puts the city in a prime position for future economic growth. Braselton is home to the world-class Château Élan Winery and Resort which attracts more than half a million visitors a year. The adjoining Château Élan Golf and Residential community has thrived as part of Braselton, enhancing the area’s excellent quality of life.
Town of Braselton
4982 Hwy. 53
PO Box 306
Braselton, GA 30517
706-654-3915
Sitting adjacent to the City of Auburn, the Town of Carl was officially named in 1906 by the Georgia legislature, reportedly in honor of a baby boy born to a prominent couple who owned a general store and barber shop in the area. The community earlier had been called Lawson, and prior to that it had been named Dillard's Crossing. Carl features the beautiful Carl House, an Antebellum home turned into a showplace that’s perfect for weddings, receptions, and parties.
Town of Carl
1690 Carl Bethlehem Rd.
Auburn, GA 30011-3429
770-867-1308
Founded in 1892 by a native of England, and conveniently located between Atlanta and Athens, Statham provides a tradition of small-town Southern charm. Statham is close to the City of Athens, with the University of Georgia, and all the advantages it offers, while still keeping an arm’s length away. Industrial equipment manufacturer Caterpillar sits less than 10 miles from Statham. Even closer is The Georgia Club, a live-work-play community offering a varied set of amenities for the discriminating homeowner. Statham’s historic look is the real thing; in fact, part of Statham is on the National Register of Historic Places. But, while the look is traditional, the amenities for residents are contemporary: parks, walking trails, and golf cart paths, to name a few.
City of Statham
327 Jefferson St.
PO Box 28
Statham, GA 30666
770-725-5455
Winder, incorporated in 1893, transitioned from an early Creek Indian settlement through several name changes until it was finally named after a notable railroad builder and president of Seaboard Air Line Railroad, John H. Winder. Previously, the town was called Snodon and prior to that, it had been known as Jug Tavern. Winder has grown from a former mill town, once known as “The Work Clothing Capital of the World” to a bustling community with an old-town feel, and new-community looks. As the largest city in Barrow County, Winder is the county seat as well as home to Fort Yargo State Park, Veterans Commemorative Park, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow, and The Barrow County Museum.
Winder City Hall
25 E. Midland Ave.
Winder, GA 30680
770-867-3106
770.867.9444
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