Winder is located in
Barrow County, of which it is the county seat, in the
Mountains Region of the state. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 8,943, an increase of 1,570 since 1990. It was named after John H. Winder, a railroad builder. Nearby parks and recreation include Fort Yargo State Park.
Accommodations in Winder include Best Western Executive Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Jameson Inn. Click for more details, including other accommodations in the area, as well as online reservations.
Winder is part of the Atlanta, Georgia metro area.
