What’s Ahead in Winder: Events, Elections, and More

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Sept. 26, 2025

Join us Oct. 3 for Barrels & Brews

The City of Winder invites the community to close out the TGIFF season with Barrels & Brews on Friday, Oct. 3, from 6-9 p.m. at Jug Tavern Park.

Guests can enjoy live music from Midland Station, sip on craft beer in the Top Job Beverage Beer Garden featuring selections from 12 Georgia breweries, including seasonal Oktoberfest favorites, and cheer on friends and neighbors in a round of festive competition.

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Upcoming events

Oct. 3 – TGIFF: Barrels & Brews

Oct. 24 – Spooktacular

Nov. 8 – Jug Tavern Festival

Nov. 20 – Winder Tree Lighting

Dec. 13 – Christmas Parade & Santa’s After Party

Winder creates new Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board

The Winder City Council has approved the formation of a new Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board, consolidating key responsibilities into one unified board to better serve the city’s long-term planning and development goals. First review of applications will begin Oct. 1.

Property tax bills due by Dec. 1

Residents inside the Winder City limits will receive both a City of Winder tax bill and a Barrow County tax bill.

Those who live inside Winder City limits may pay online, by mail, or in-person at the City’s Customer Service Center downtown.

Property tax bills will include property taxes, a library assessment fee, and a stormwater fee. Payments will be due by Dec. 1, 2025.

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Winder election information

For the Nov. 4 election, Winder residents will elect City Council members for Ward 1, Ward 3, and At-Large

Advance Voting will be Oct. 14–17, Oct. 20–24, and Oct. 27–31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be Saturday voting Oct. 18 and 25 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Voting will take place at 233 E. Broad St., Winder.

Absentee Ballots are available until Oct. 24 at barrowga.org and can be returned by mail, email (evote@barrowga.org), fax, or in person.

News on the Go: Winder Works Podcast

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the counter at Winder’s Customer Service Center? In our latest Inside Winder podcast, Manager Michele Melville shares how her team serves 22,000+ residents every year.

Tune in each month to learn how our community is growing, innovating, and working to make Winder a better place to live, work, and visit.

Listen now

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Heating Energy Assistance Team Program

To help local families in need, Winder utility customers can now choose to round up their bill, add a small monthly contribution, or make a one-time donation.

All donations are distributed locally by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS).

Learn more about HEAT at https://heatga.org.

Find the form here.

Fall in Winder

🍂 It’s fall in Winder 🍂 Crisp mornings, golden leaves, and small-town charm all around. Here’s a glimpse of how Winder is welcoming the season.

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