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Welcome to Winder

Start Living / Get Connected

Are you brand new to the City of Winder? We know you’ve made the best decision by moving inside the City limits of Winder, Georgia, founded in 1893. Originally called Jug Tavern, Winder gained its new name from railroad builder John H. Winder. We want to welcome you to our City of Opportunity and help you get connected-literally.

Below are the links to various services you’ll need to sign up for, if you haven’t already.

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City Utilities

The City of Winder offers water, natural gas, and sewer services. Need to establish a utility service? Contact our Customer Service Center.

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Cable Television / Phone / Internet

The City of Winder residents can contact these local providers for TV, Phone and Internet services.

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Electrical Services

Jackson EMC, Georgia Power and, in some areas, Walton EMC Serve electricity to City of Winder residents.

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Voter Registration

Registering to vote in Georgia is easy! So long as you are eligible, you will be able to register to vote in your county of residence to make your voice heard in local, state and federal elections. To get more information on city and county elections, click links below.

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License & Tag Offices

New in town and need to get your vehicle tag? Use the links below to get your Georgia driver’s license (required by Barrow County, if you don’t already have one), and to apply for your license plate through the Barrow County Tax Portal.

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City Maps

The City of Winder encompasses 14.17 square miles. The largest City in Barrow County, Winder is the County Seat and latest census data reports We are home to approximately 19,000 residents.

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City Council Representatives

Get to know your council members and learn more about the important work they do to make Winder a better place to live, work, and play.

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School Enrollment Information

When you enroll your child in a school whether it's for the first time or because of your recent move, you’ll need to provide proof of eligibility, such as age and residency. Barrow County Schools make registering your kids a breeze. Click the link below to find all the information you will need.

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City's E-Newsletter Signup

We are thrilled to invite both our residents and visitors to engage with us through our exciting events and activities, as well as, keeping up with our current news. Join our multi-faceted newsletter to stay connected throughout the year.

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City's Social Channels

Lastly, don't forget to sign up for our social channels. Just another way to stay connected.