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| area_code = [[Area code 470|470]]/[[Area code 678|678]]/[[Area code 770|770]] |
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[[File:Downtown Winder - panoramio.jpg|alt=Jug Tavern Park|thumb|Downtown Winder]] |
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'''Winder''' ( |
'''Winder''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|w|aɪ|n|d|ər}}, {{respell|WYNE|dər}})<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1383420| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212174943/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1383420| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Winder city, Georgia| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=October 30, 2013}}</ref> is a city and the [[county seat]] of [[Barrow County, Georgia|Barrow County]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> It is located east of Atlanta and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The population was 18,338 at the 2020 census. |
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==History== |
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The [[Georgia General Assembly]] incorporated Winder in 1893.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://georgia.gov/cities-counties/winder | title=Winder | publisher=GeorgiaGov | access-date=30 June 2019}}</ref> The community was named after John H. Winder, a railroad builder,<ref>{{cite book | url=http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/w.pdf| title=Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins | publisher=Winship Press | author=Krakow, Kenneth K. | year=1975 | location=Macon, GA | pages=255 | isbn=0-915430-00-2}}</ref> and not the [[John H. Winder]] who served as a General in the Confederate Army. Before Winder was named Winder it was originally named Jug Tavern. |
The [[Georgia General Assembly]] incorporated Winder in 1893.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://georgia.gov/cities-counties/winder | title=Winder | publisher=GeorgiaGov | access-date=30 June 2019}}</ref> {{citation needed|reason=Provided citation link is broken|date=July 2023}} The community was named after John H. Winder, a railroad builder,<ref>{{cite book | url=http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/w.pdf| title=Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins | publisher=Winship Press | author=Krakow, Kenneth K. | year=1975 | location=Macon, GA | pages=255 | isbn=0-915430-00-2}}</ref> and not the [[John H. Winder]] who served as a General in the Confederate Army. Before Winder was named Winder it was originally named Jug Tavern. |
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The first hotel of the [[Jameson Inn]] chain opened in Winder in 1987.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://www.jamesoninns.com/learn/about-jameson-inns.html|website=Jamesoninns.com}}</ref> |
The first hotel of the [[Jameson Inn]] chain opened in Winder in 1987.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://www.jamesoninns.com/learn/about-jameson-inns.html|website=Jamesoninns.com}}</ref> |
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The first Doctors’ Day observance was March 28, 1933, in Winder. This first observance included the mailing of cards to the physicians and their wives, flowers placed on graves of deceased doctors, including Dr. Long, and a formal dinner in the home of Dr. and Mrs. William T. Randolph. After the Barrow County Alliance adopted Mrs. Almond's resolution to pay tribute to the doctors, the plan was presented to the Georgia State Medical Alliance in 1933 by Mrs. E. R. Harris of Winder, president of the Barrow County Alliance. On May 10, 1934, the resolution was adopted at the annual state meeting in Augusta, Georgia. The resolution was introduced to the Women's Alliance of the Southern Medical Association at its 29th annual meeting held in St. Louis, Missouri, November 19–22, 1935, by the Alliance president, Mrs. J. Bonar White. Since then, Doctors' Day has become an integral part of and synonymous with, the Southern Medical Association Alliance.{{ |
The first Doctors’ Day observance was March 28, 1933, in Winder. This first observance included the mailing of cards to the physicians and their wives, flowers placed on graves of deceased doctors, including Dr. Long, and a formal dinner in the home of Dr. and Mrs. William T. Randolph. After the Barrow County Alliance adopted Mrs. Almond's resolution to pay tribute to the doctors, the plan was presented to the Georgia State Medical Alliance in 1933 by Mrs. E. R. Harris of Winder, president of the Barrow County Alliance. On May 10, 1934, the resolution was adopted at the annual state meeting in Augusta, Georgia. The resolution was introduced to the Women's Alliance of the Southern Medical Association at its 29th annual meeting held in St. Louis, Missouri, November 19–22, 1935, by the Alliance president, Mrs. J. Bonar White. Since then, Doctors' Day has become an integral part of and synonymous with, the Southern Medical Association Alliance.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}} |
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==Geography== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|33.5|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|32.2|km2|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|1.3|km2|order=flip}}, or 3.97%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|33.5|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|32.2|km2|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|1.3|km2|order=flip}}, or 3.97%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> |
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==Demographics== |
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===2020 census=== |
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|+Winder racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US1383420&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=2021-12-12|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> |
|+Winder racial composition as of 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US1383420&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=2021-12-12|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> |
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 18,338 people, 5,799 households, and 3,885 families residing in the city. |
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 18,338 people, 5,799 households, and 3,885 families residing in the city. |
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===2010 census=== |
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As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 14,391 people, 4,693 households, and 3,599 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|941.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 4,098 housing units at an average density of {{convert|378.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 71.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 18.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.25% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.72% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 9.8% of the population. |
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There were 4,693 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.07. |
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males. |
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The median income for a household in the city was $35,924, and the median income for a family was $40,896. Males had a median income of $31,371 versus $21,736 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,108. About 10.3% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over. |
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It has a variety of retail establishments and restaurants, especially in a new trade area that was recently annexed into the City known as The Gateway. "The Gateway" at University Parkway is a 130-acre retail development that's home of AMC (Previously Carmike) Gateway Cinemas and multiple restaurants and retail establishments. [[Georgia State Route 316|University Parkway]]. In November 2011, Winder residents approved Sunday alcohol sales, becoming one of the first cities in Georgia to lift the ban.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/Sunday-Sales-Begin-in-Winder-2011114-am-sd|title=FOX 5 Atlanta - Breaking Atlanta News, Weather, SKYFOX Traffic - WAGA|last=FOX|website=WAGA}}</ref> |
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==Arts and culture== |
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The county courthouse in Winder was built in 1920, and is listed under the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="state1">{{cite web| url= http://www.dca.state.ga.us/cityscapes/comm.asp?D=1&city=Winder&YRID=| title= Winder| publisher= Georgia Department of Community Affairs| access-date= September 6, 2012}}</ref> |
The county courthouse in Winder was built in 1920, and is listed under the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="state1">{{cite web| url= http://www.dca.state.ga.us/cityscapes/comm.asp?D=1&city=Winder&YRID=| title= Winder| publisher= Georgia Department of Community Affairs| access-date= September 6, 2012}}</ref> |
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=== Barrow County Museum === |
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{{Main|Barrow County Museum}} |
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The Barrow County Museum is located in the old Barrow County Jail, built around 1915. It features a hanging tower and jail cells.<ref name="state1"/> |
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The Barrow County Museum holds artifacts of Barrow county. It is the home of the Barrow County Historical Society. The museum located in the old Barrow County Jail.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Barrow County Chamber of Commerce: History |url=https://www.barrowchamber.com/the-city-region/history |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=www.barrowchamber.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Barrow County Museum |url=https://www.exploregeorgia.org/winder/general/historic-sites-trails-tours/barrow-county-museum |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=Official Georgia Tourism & Travel Website {{!}} Explore Georgia.org |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Education == |
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Public schools are part of the [[Barrow County Schools|Barrow County School District]] and include Winder-Barrow High School. The district consists of eight elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools.<ref>[http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/ReportingFW.aspx?PageReq=111&PID=62&PTID=69&CountyId=607&T=0&FY=2009 Georgia Board of Education], Retrieved June 3, 2010.</ref> The district has 610 full-time teachers and over 9,362 students.<ref>[http://www.school-stats.com/GA/BARROW/BARROW_COUNTY.html School Stats], Retrieved June 3, 2010.</ref> |
Public schools are part of the [[Barrow County Schools|Barrow County School District]] and include Winder-Barrow High School. The district consists of eight elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools.<ref>[http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/ReportingFW.aspx?PageReq=111&PID=62&PTID=69&CountyId=607&T=0&FY=2009 Georgia Board of Education], Retrieved June 3, 2010.</ref> The district has 610 full-time teachers and over 9,362 students.<ref>[http://www.school-stats.com/GA/BARROW/BARROW_COUNTY.html School Stats], Retrieved June 3, 2010.</ref> |
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The following is a list of schools featured in Winder. |
The following is a list of schools featured in Winder. |
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*County Line Elementary School |
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*Holsenbeck Elementary School |
*Holsenbeck Elementary School |
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*Kennedy Elementary School |
*Kennedy Elementary School |
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*Winder Elementary School |
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*Yargo Elementary School |
*Yargo Elementary School |
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*Arts and Innovation Magnet Program |
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*Bramlett Elementary School |
*Bramlett Elementary School |
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*Westside Middle School |
*Westside Middle School |
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*Richard B. Russell Middle School |
*Richard B. Russell Middle School |
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*Haymon-Morris Middle School |
*Haymon-Morris Middle School |
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*Bear Creek Middle School |
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*[[Winder-Barrow High School]] |
*[[Winder-Barrow High School]] |
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*[[Apalachee High School]] |
*[[Apalachee High School]] |
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=== Colleges and universities === |
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*Lanier Technical College - (Winder-Barrow Campus)<ref>[http://www.dtae.org/teched/colleges/lanier.html Lanier Technical College], Retrieved June 3, 2010.</ref> |
*Lanier Technical College - (Winder-Barrow Campus)<ref>[http://www.dtae.org/teched/colleges/lanier.html Lanier Technical College], Retrieved June 3, 2010.</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 03:34, 11 June 2024
City of Winder | |
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City | |
 Jug Tavern Park | |
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| Motto: "City of Opportunity"[1] | |
 Location in Barrow County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 33°59′47″N 83°43′15″W / 33.99639°N 83.72083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Barrow |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | David Maynard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.17 sq mi (36.70 km2) |
| • Land | 13.69 sq mi (35.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.48 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 18,338 |
| • Density | 1,340.01/sq mi (517.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30680 |
| Area code | 470/678/770 |
| FIPS code | 13-83420[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0325442[4] |
| Website | www |
Winder (/ˈwaɪndər/, WYNE-dər)[5] is a city and the county seat of Barrow County, Georgia, United States.[6] It is located east of Atlanta and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The population was 18,338 at the 2020 census.
History
[edit]The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Winder in 1893.[7] [citation needed] The community was named after John H. Winder, a railroad builder,[8] and not the John H. Winder who served as a General in the Confederate Army. Before Winder was named Winder it was originally named Jug Tavern.
The first hotel of the Jameson Inn chain opened in Winder in 1987.[9]
The first Doctors’ Day observance was March 28, 1933, in Winder. This first observance included the mailing of cards to the physicians and their wives, flowers placed on graves of deceased doctors, including Dr. Long, and a formal dinner in the home of Dr. and Mrs. William T. Randolph. After the Barrow County Alliance adopted Mrs. Almond's resolution to pay tribute to the doctors, the plan was presented to the Georgia State Medical Alliance in 1933 by Mrs. E. R. Harris of Winder, president of the Barrow County Alliance. On May 10, 1934, the resolution was adopted at the annual state meeting in Augusta, Georgia. The resolution was introduced to the Women's Alliance of the Southern Medical Association at its 29th annual meeting held in St. Louis, Missouri, November 19–22, 1935, by the Alliance president, Mrs. J. Bonar White. Since then, Doctors' Day has become an integral part of and synonymous with, the Southern Medical Association Alliance.[citation needed]
Geography
[edit]Winder is located in central Barrow County at 33°59′47″N 83°43′15″W / 33.99639°N 83.72083°W (33.996495, -83.720873).[10] It is 20 miles (32 km) west of Athens and 50 miles (80 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.9 square miles (33.5 km2), of which 12.4 square miles (32.2 km2) is land and 0.50 square miles (1.3 km2), or 3.97%, is water.[5]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 202 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,145 | 466.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,443 | 113.4% | |
| 1920 | 3,335 | 36.5% | |
| 1930 | 3,288 | −1.4% | |
| 1940 | 3,974 | 20.9% | |
| 1950 | 4,604 | 15.9% | |
| 1960 | 5,555 | 20.7% | |
| 1970 | 6,605 | 18.9% | |
| 1980 | 6,705 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 7,373 | 10.0% | |
| 2000 | 10,201 | 38.4% | |
| 2010 | 14,099 | 38.2% | |
| 2020 | 18,338 | 30.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 10,787 | 58.82% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,746 | 20.43% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 546 | 2.98% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 929 | 5.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,302 | 12.55% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,338 people, 5,799 households, and 3,885 families residing in the city.
Arts and culture
[edit]National Register of Historic Places
[edit]The county courthouse in Winder was built in 1920, and is listed under the National Register of Historic Places.[13]
Barrow County Museum
[edit]The Barrow County Museum holds artifacts of Barrow county. It is the home of the Barrow County Historical Society. The museum located in the old Barrow County Jail.[14][15]
Education
[edit]Public schools
[edit]Public schools are part of the Barrow County School District and include Winder-Barrow High School. The district consists of eight elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools.[16] The district has 610 full-time teachers and over 9,362 students.[17] The following is a list of schools featured in Winder.
- County Line Elementary School
- Holsenbeck Elementary School
- Kennedy Elementary School
- Winder Elementary School
- Yargo Elementary School
- Arts and Innovation Magnet Program
- Bramlett Elementary School
- Westside Middle School
- Richard B. Russell Middle School
- Haymon-Morris Middle School
- Bear Creek Middle School
- Winder-Barrow High School
- Apalachee High School
- Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy (BASA)
- Sims Academy of Innovation and Technology
Former Schools
- Winder-Barrow Middle School (closed 2013)
- Snodon Preparatory School (closed 2014)
Private schools
[edit]- Bethlehem Christian Academy
- B.C.C.A Barrow County Christian Academy
Colleges and universities
[edit]- Lanier Technical College - (Winder-Barrow Campus)[18]
Transportation
[edit]Major roads
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Pedestrians and cycling
[edit]There are limited walkability options available currently. However, neighboring Clarke, Gwinnett and Hall counties have accessible trails available.
References
[edit]- ^ "City of Winder Georgia". City of Winder Georgia. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Winder city, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Winder". GeorgiaGov. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 255. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "About Us". Jamesoninns.com.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ "Winder". Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ^ "Barrow County Chamber of Commerce: History". www.barrowchamber.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Barrow County Museum". Official Georgia Tourism & Travel Website | Explore Georgia.org. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ Georgia Board of Education, Retrieved June 3, 2010.
- ^ School Stats, Retrieved June 3, 2010.
- ^ Lanier Technical College, Retrieved June 3, 2010.
External links
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Winder, Georgia.
- City of Winder official website
- Winder, Georgia, at City-Data.com
- Railfanning in Winder, Georgia
- Concord Methodist Cemetery historical marker
- Rockwell Universalist Church historical marker
- Winder's Most Historical Site historical marker
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