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Barrow Announces $204,250 Grant for North Jenkins County Volunteer Fire Department
23 Jan 2012
Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) announced today that the North Jenkins County Volunteer Fire Department will receive a $204,250 Fiscal Year 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The grant award is being made by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency. The North Jenkins County Volunteer Fire Department will be able to use these funds for infrastructure and equipment...
Continue ReadingBarrow Announces 2012 Rural Listening Tour Locations
06 Jan 2012
Congressman Barrow will meet with local farmers and members of rural communities to talk about their concerns and discuss what’s been going on in Washington Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) has announced the schedule for his 2012 Rural Listening Tour. The 2012 Tour will take place January 9th through January 13th. It will include open meetings in Evans, Tattnall, Toombs, Candler,...
Continue ReadingBarrow to Host “Congress on the Corner” in Jefferson, Johnson, and Richmond Counties
06 Jan 2012
On Saturday, January 7, U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) will be hosting “Congress on the Corner” in Jefferson, Johnson, and Richmond Counties. “Congress on the Corner” is an opportunity for citizens to meet one-on-one with Congressman Barrow and to talk about what’s going on in Washington. Barrow and his staff will be available to help anyone with problems they may be having...
Continue ReadingBarrow’s Request for Increased LIHEAP Funding for Georgians Included in Appropriations Conference Re…
16 Dec 2011
Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) announced today that the conference report on H. R. 2055, the omnibus appropriations bill, includes increased funding for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The House approved that bill today, and the bill now goes to President Obama’s desk to be signed. Earlier this month, Congressman Barrow led a letter, signed by a diverse group...
Continue ReadingBarrow to Donate Frequent Flyer Miles to American Military Families and Children’s Hospitals
13 Dec 2011
For Immediate Release: December 5, 2011 Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) announced today that he will donate over 68,000 frequent flyer miles to the Fisher House's Hero Miles Program, which provides free airline tickets to American soldiers and their families, and the Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's...
Continue ReadingTattnall County 7th Grader Wins Congressman Barrow’s 2011 Holiday Card Art Contest
13 Dec 2011
For Immediate Release: December 9, 2011 Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) is proud to announce that Wyatt Kennedy, a 7th grader at Collins Middle School, has won his 2011 Holiday Art Contest. More than 300 students from Georgia’s 12th District submitted original artwork to be used as the cover for Congressman Barrow’s 2011 Holiday Card. Students from 5th to 8th...
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