Fort Yargo State Park in Winder has closed its popular swimming beach and day-use area for a major renovation project this year.
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- LETTER: April is National Child Abuse Month
- LETTER: Says Ukraine should negotiate with Russia
- Four Barrow Co. alumni win national championship on Brenau's competitive cheerleading squad
- Children found alone in filthy motel room, mother arrested
- Dispute at Winder motel leaves woman terrified, suspect flees
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners recognized April as Child Abuse Prevention Month with a proclamation on Tuesday, April 9. Pictured (from left): Kristen Romanowski, Piedmont CASA; coun…
Community leaders and firefighters gather for the official ribbon cutting of the new Barrow County Fire Department’s Station 3 on Friday. The station, made possible by the generous donation of…
From Atlanta to Alabama, through generations, the journey of Georgia Baswell’s family finds its latest chapter in Barrow County. Baswell’s dream of a 5th generation great-great grandchild is r…
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total of $104,457 in grants for organizations during its recent meeting, including $49,457 to organizations serving Barrow County.
PENDERGRASS - Shirley Ann Funderburk, 90, Pendergrass, passed …
GILLSVILLE - Gregory Scott Fields, Gillsville, died peacefully…
MAYSVILLE - Jerry Lee Lewis, 70, Maysville, died Saturday even…
Katherine Jo Neal Pearson, 89, wife of the late Ray Len Pearso…
Robert George Strickland Jr., 78, died peacefully on Saturday,…
HOMER - Elizabeth Marqurit Jones, 64, Homer, passed away Satur…
The Brenau University Competitive Cheerleading team secured a historic victory at the 2024 NCA Advanced All-Girl NAIA National Championship held this past weekend in Daytona Beach, Florida. This triumph marks the first-ever national championship win for the team.
Apalachee High School's baseball team continued their winning streak with an impressive victory over the Jackson County Panthers. With a commanding 15-6 win, the Wildcats have won their last s…
Apalachee Wildcats are gearing up to extend their dominant streak against the Shiloh Generals in their game Wednesday. The Wildcats have maintained an impressive 5-0 record against Shiloh sinc…
Apalachee Wildcats are gearing up to extend their dominant streak against the Shiloh Generals in their game Wednesday. The Wildcats have maintained an impressive 5-0 record against Shiloh sinc…
Apalachee Wildcats continued their winning ways on Friday, with an impressive 4-0 shutout against the North Forsyth Raiders.
Latest Barrow News
- LETTER: April is National Child Abuse Month
- LETTER: Says Ukraine should negotiate with Russia
- Four Barrow Co. alumni win national championship on Brenau's competitive cheerleading squad
- Children found alone in filthy motel room, mother arrested
- Dispute at Winder motel leaves woman terrified, suspect flees
- Juvenile accidentally shot by brother at birthday party
- Rolling domestic dispute leads to charges for both parties
- Recent arrests across Barrow County
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A welfare check at the Jameson Inn in Winder led authorities to discover children left unattended in deplorable conditions, leading to the arrest of their mother.
Winder Police Department responded to a domestic dispute involving a man threatening a woman in the parking lot at the Quality Inn on West Athens Street just after midnight on March 4.
In the early hours of April 4, Barrow County authorities received a distress call reporting a gunshot wound at a residence on Muirfield Drive. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies found a juve…
A rolling domestic dispute was reported on April 7 in the parking lot at 10 E May St., involving a man who was reportedly hitting a woman inside a vehicle.
The following individuals were arrested by law enforcement agencies across Barrow County Apr. 8-14:
Dear Editor: April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This initiative is rooted in communities working together to serve children and their families in meaningful, impactful ways that provide families with the support they need, especially during challenging times.
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In the heart of Barrow County, the echoes of history resonate through the life experiences of Mary and Grace Lay, two sisters who have dedicated their lives to demonstrating the transformative power of education, a commitment that echoes across generations.
State Senator Clint Dixon visited Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Barrow on Tuesday to learn about NGMC’s commitment to the health and well-being of the growing Barrow County community.
Rob Johnson has a kind face and a welcoming manner, probably the result of having spent more than 40 years as an educator and school administrator. As the interim superintendent for Barrow Cou…
Yana and Vadym Buhor’s journey from Ukraine to Winder is a tale of resilience, courage and the pursuit of a better life.
Bethlehem Christian Academy’s esteemed head football coach Bruce Lane announced his decision to resign after leading the Knights for four impactful years.
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The Barrow County School System recently announced the system-level winners of the Young Georgia Author (YGA) writing competition, which encourages students at every grade level to develop enthusiasm for writing.
Are you interested in becoming an educator? Join Barrow County School System on Monday, April 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. for Become and Educator Night.
A second enrollment window to attend the Barrow Arts and Science Academy (BASA) for the next school year will be open from 8 a.m. April 12 until 11:59 p.m. May 3. Students residing in Barrow C…
Emma Pitman, 10th grade student at the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, was elected to serve as the 2024-25 Georgia Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) vice president of c…
Madison Cronic, of Winder, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Cronic was initiated …
Barrow Global Methodist Church celebrates first year
The 60th anniversary of the Bethlehem First United Methodist Church’s live nativity play in the town square is Dec. 22 and Dec. 23 in downtown Bethlehem. Participants are asked to bring their …
First Christian Church to honor Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Nov. 18
In 1964, a timeless community tradition was born in Winder when Reverend Hubert Flanigan came to town from Hartwell and brought the idea of a Ham and Egg Supper to his new congregation at the …
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