Barton Volunteer Fire Department

10/17/2026

Please be mindful and do not be burning in these windy conditions..

10/16/2026

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10/15/2026

10/08/2026

George County declares local emergency in advance of Isaias;
County opening shelter Friday morning

The George County Board of Supervisors approved a “Declaration of Local Emergency” on Thursday, Oct. 08 in advance of possible strong winds and steady rains from Hurricane Isaias. The County is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning. Outdoor and driving conditions will start deteriorating by Friday evening.

“Power outages and hazardous driving conditions are possible for Friday night into Saturday morning. This storm could produce heavy rain fall at times and strong winds. Flash flooding and roadway debris is unpredictable, everyone needs to be cautious.” George County EMA Director Eric Howard said.
The Board of Supervisors met Thursday morning to discuss preparations for the approaching storm and the county's emergency response.

George County will open the Agricola Storm Shelter, located at 3161 Cooks Corner Road, at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Officials said the Agricola location was selected because the eastern side of George County could be closer to the storm's potential landfall along the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast.

The shelter will be staffed by American Red Cross volunteers and operated under Red Cross guidelines.

 Additional information will be released as it’s made available.

10/05/2026

“Each year, we will collect anywhere from $15,000 to $20,000 that go among these fire departments to help put equipment on the fire trucks,” Gilbert said.

10/02/2026

Congratulations to our Chief for graduating from the Mississippi State Fire Acadamy!! We are so proud of you!

09/11/2026

07/30/2026

Be aware with the school year starting tomorrow, watch for the kiddos waiting on the bus and always stop for the flashing stop signs !

06/18/2026