Barrow County 911 dispatchers help 2 mothers deliver babies

A pair of 911 operators in Barrow County are being recognized for using their training to help two local mothers successfully welcome their babies into the world.

Apalachee High School wins first game since 2021

Apalachee High School snapped a nearly 30-game losing streak with a 29–6 win over Chattahoochee, its first victory since 2021.

Apalachee High School wellness initiatives aimed at helping students

Apalachee officials say last year's shooting has led to multiple changes at the school, including increased security and a greater emphasis on mental health and emotional healing.

Mother of Apalachee High School shooting victim addresses SRO funding

Breanna Schermerhorn, the mother of 14-year-old Mason Schermerhorn, who died on Sept. 4, 2024, called out county leadership, not the school district, for taking away SRO funding.

Apalachee HS shooting: Judge denies father's appeal of his ruling

A judge denied Colin Gray’s request to appeal a ruling that upheld his indictment in connection with the Apalachee High School shooting.

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 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.

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.