Barrow County begins school year with $2M security upgrade
Students return back to Barrow County schools with the echoes of a mass school shooting at Apalachee High School and increased security.
Barrow County implements new security measures under Georgia law
Barrow County Schools are enhancing safety measures with weapons detection system, among other things.
Barrow County School Board commits $2M to fully fund resource officers
The Barrow County Board of Education plans to cover 100% of the salaries and benefits for school resource officers after the county withdrew financial support.
Apalachee HS shooting: Trial delayed for Colin Gray, father of shooting suspect
A Barrow County Superior Court judge has granted a delay in the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the teenager accused in the deadly Apalachee High School shooting.
Accused Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray gets new attorney
The next hearing in the case is set for July 15 at 9 a.m.
Barrow County School District to receive $1M after Apalachee HS shooting
Barrow County Schools will receive $1 million in federal funds to offset costs from the Apalachee High School shooting.
Mother of Apalachee HS victim to file lawsuit over missed warnings
Breanna Schermerhorn plans to file a $25 million lawsuit, alleging multiple agencies failed to act on warning signs before the Apalachee High School shooting.
Missing sisters last seen at Winder apartment's playground, found safe
Caidyn, Ashlyn, and Raegyn McCou were last seen at the playground of an apartment complex in Winder and officials are hoping someone knows where they are now.
Apalachee HS shooting: Judge weighing challenge to father's indictment
The father of accused Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray was back in court on Tuesday for a new hearing ahead of his murder trial.
New hearings for Colt Gray, Colin Gray scheduled this summer
Colt Gray, accused of a school shooting in September 2024, has two evidentiary hearings scheduled for June 27 and July 15.
Barrow County faces backlash over proposed cuts to school resource officer funding
Barrow County plans to reduce funding for school resource officers, supporting only 12 of 25 positions, reversing a previous cost-sharing agreement with the school board.
Barrow County approves $182M budget for 2026 with no tax increase
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners approved a $182 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, featuring no tax increase and a full rollback of the county’s millage rate.
Barrow County Board of Education stands firm on SRO program amid funding dispute
Critics argue the timing of the funding change is troubling, especially after a recent deadly school shooting, emphasizing the importance of SROs in ensuring safety.
Apalachee High School graduates remember victims during ceremony
Apalachee High School’s Class of 2025 will graduate in the first commencement since a mass shooting in September that killed two students and two teachers.
Apalachee High shooting: Judge rules on Colin Gray venue change request
A Barrow County judge approved moving jury selection for Colin Gray’s trial to Hall County due to concerns that local jurors could be biased by widespread media coverage and the community’s emotional ties.
Man arrested for alleged arson attempt at Barrow County Target store
Authorities in Barrow County arrested a man on Sunday after he allegedly attempted to start a fire inside a Target store on Loganville Highway.
Kemp signs bill dissolving Barrow County Airport Authority, transfers control to county government
The airport was originally governed by a joint authority formed by Barrow County and the City of Winder in 1958.
City of Winder's tap water judged best tasting in Georgia
When it comes to tasty water, the City of Winder's beats all the rest of Georgia. Now the city is heading to a national competition to show off its H2O.
Possible plea hearing date planned in Apalachee HS shooter Colt Gray's case
Attorneys for a 14-year-old boy charged in the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School have asked a judge for more time ahead of a possible plea hearing later this year.
Barrow County investigating bomb threats to schools, lockdown lifted
Authorities say the FBI, GBI and deputies are investigating a series of bomb threats during an alleged swatting attempt at numerous Barrow County schools on Friday morning.