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Evans County

Evans County dates only to 1914, when it was designated from territory formerly part of Tattnall and Bulloch counties. It is among the smallest counties in Goergia, but it has some of the richest soils to be found on the entire Coastal Plain.

Evans County occupies what was once one corner of original Washington County, lands ceded by the Creek Indians in 1773. Claxton, the county seat, was formerly known as Hendrix.

Evans County lies on the route of the Old Sunbury Road which threaded its way along a small divide from the old port of Sunbury in Liberty County to Greensboro above the headwaters of the Ogeechee River. It was one of the longest vehicular routes in late eighteenth century Georgia and remained in use until other, larger ports replaced Sunbury in importance.

Source: Foundations of Government - The Georgia Counties, Association County Commissioners of Georgia, 1976.

Latest News in this County

 

Barrow to Host "Congress on the Corner" in Evans, Tattnall, Toombs, and Montgomery Counties

January 27, 2010

This Saturday, January 30, 2010, Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) will be hosting "Congress on the Corner" in Evans, Tattnall, Toombs, and Montgomery 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 Announces 2010 Rural Listening Tour Town Hall Meetings

December 23, 2009

Congressman Barrow will meet with local farmers/members of rural communities to talk about their concerns and discuss what's been going on up in Washington

Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) has announced the schedule for his 2010 Rural Listening Tour.  The 2010 Tour is planned for Tuesday, January 5, Wednesday, January 6, Thursday, January 7, and Friday, January 8.  It will include town hall meetings in 10 counties, with stops in Burke, Warren, Glascock, Washington, Jefferson, Evans, Bulloch, Candler, Emanuel, and Tattnall Counties.  Congressman Barrow will also tour farms and other facilities along the way.

 

Barrow Announces $498,248 in Recovery Act Grants to Combat Rural Crime in Evans County

September 24, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) announced that Evans County will receive close to $500,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) grants from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).

 

GEORGIA’S 12TH DISTRICT AWARDED $266,319 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM

April 9, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) announced today that $266,319 has been awarded to the 12th District of Georgia by the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP).  Federal funds totaling $100 million were made available to the EFSP, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, to bring immediate relief to communities to address unemployment, poverty, and other needs during the economic crisis.

 

Barrow Announces 12th District Schools to Receive an Estimated $70.9 Million

April 1, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) announced today that an estimated $70,969,000 in emergency education funding has been released for schools in Georgia's 12th District to help save education-related jobs and maintain programs for low-income students and students with disabilities. Schools in the 12th District will receive an estimated $42,376,000 in Title I funds and $28,593,000 in IDEA funds. 

 

Barrow Announces $2.3 million in Recovery Act Funds for Crime Prevention Efforts

March 12, 2009

Washington, DC - Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) announced that Georgia's 12th Congressional District will receive close to $2.3 million in Recovery Act 2009 funding for law enforcement assistance through the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.

 

Barrow to Host “Congress on the Corner” in Rincon, Sylvania, Statesboro, and Claxton

January 6, 2009

This Saturday, January 10, Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) will be in Rincon, Sylvania, Statesboro, and Claxton hosting "Congress on the Corner."  "Congress on the Corner" is an opportunity for citizens to visit one-on-one with Congressman John Barrow and discuss the issues that matter most to them.

 

 

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