The Carribean Group

Residents of Barrow County can get the best of both worlds, because the area’s proximity to Atlanta allows for close commuting to cosmopolitan events without the traffic and congestion associated with living “in town.” Combine this with Barrow’s burgeoning growth, and homeowners in this location really can have it all.
Located halfway between Athens and Atlanta, Barrow is also a recreational paradise—one of the most visited parks in the state of Georgia is located in Winder. Fort Yargo State Park is a 1,850-acre complex where the whole family can enjoy camping, fishing, swimming or miniature golf. Aside from these recreational activities, the county offers organized league play in soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, tennis and other sports.
For a trip out into the country, you need not go any further than Chateau Elan Winery for an unusual escape from the daily grind. Chateau Elan Winery is located just North of Winder on Interstate 85 in Barrow County and features four-star accommodations and dining, world-class golf, a tennis complex and equestrian center.
Local schools consistently score well on both state and national achievement tests, and Barrow also has one of the lowest student-teacher ratios in the metropolitan area. Low housing costs and Barrow’s municipal commitments to smart growth also help to make the county an increasingly “family friendly” community.

Education

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
www.barrow.k12.ga.us
Board of Education
770-867-4527

By law children must be five years old on or before September 1 to enter kindergarten and six years old on or before September 1 to enter the first grade. You will need the following documentation for your kindergarten or first-grade child: a certified birth certificate from your state department of vital statistics; a vision, hearing and dental screening from a family practitioner or local health clinic; immunization records on Georgia State Form 3032.

The HOPE Scholarship Program
The Georgia Student Finance Commission handles all matters pertaining to the HOPE Scholarship Program and the PROMISE Teacher Scholarship Program. For more information, visit the Student Finance Commission at www.gsfc.org. For more information, contact the Student Finance Commission at:
Georgia Student Finance Commission
2082 East Exchange Place
Tucker, GA 30084
770-724-9000