Congressman to visit Statesboro

Congressman John Barrow is taking a week long tour across the district and on April 10, he will make a stop in Statesboro. He is going on tour to hear concerns from military verterans. Barrow will be here from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post #90, which is located at 100 Rucker Lane off of Highway 301 South. Barrow will be hearing ideas from veterans as to how they think Congress and the government itself can better serve those who have served in the military. John's father, James Barrow, was a decorated World War II veteran, and his mother, Phyllis Barrow, also served in the armed service during World War II, attaining the rank of Captain.

Barrow is currently serving his second term as Congressman from Georgia’s 12th Congressional District. John earned degrees in political science and history from the University of Georgia. Later, at only 20 years old, he became one of the youngest members of his class at Harvard Law School. In 1990, Barrow was elected as a charter member of the Athens-Clarke County Commission which he served on for 14 years, voting against every tax increase, working for economic development, fighting for property tax relief for homeowners, and developing innovative programs to improve the quality of life of the people he represents. In the House of Representatives, Barrow currently serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Agriculture Committee.


In addition to Statesboro, Barrow will be visiting Savannah, Louisville, Milledgeville, Lyons and Augusta. "It's a great opportunity for veterans to come out and tell the congressman what they'd like to see Congress working on," said Harper Lawson, spokesman for Barrow.

I think it is important that all veterans have their voices heard. I encourage any military vet to get out there and let Congress know what is on your mind. Maybe you could be the one to help make a change!