Barrow County Schools announce additional new security feature
Barrow County school officials say newly implemented weapons detection systems are effectively screening students at all middle and high schools.
Barrow County school officials say newly implemented weapons detection systems are effectively screening students at all middle and high schools.
Baby pulled from burning apartment in Winder; first responders injured
A baby was rescued from a burning Barrow County apartment on Tuesday afternoon.
A baby was rescued from a burning Barrow County apartment on Tuesday afternoon.
Georgia man convicted of molesting 8-year-old girl fails to register as sex offender, sheriff says
Randy Robert Hosch is wanted by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office for failing to register as a sex offender.
Randy Robert Hosch is wanted by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office for failing to register as a sex offender.
18-year-old arrested for trespassing, drugs at Apalachee High School
Authorities say the 18-year-old rode the bus with his girlfriend, who is a student at Apalachee High School, and proceeded to loiter the hallways and hide in bathrooms.
Authorities say the 18-year-old rode the bus with his girlfriend, who is a student at Apalachee High School, and proceeded to loiter the hallways and hide in bathrooms.
Apalachee HS shooting victim's brother demands better security in Barrow County schools
It's been five months since the mass shooting at Apalachee High School and parents continue to push for stronger safety measures.
It's been five months since the mass shooting at Apalachee High School and parents continue to push for stronger safety measures.
Barrow County community voices support for extra safety measures in schools
The Barrow County Board of Education discussed newly adopted school safety measures and student resources at a meeting on Tuesday. Weapon detectors were recently installed at Apalachee High School after a student was found with a gun on campus. This all followed a mass shooting in September.
The Barrow County Board of Education discussed newly adopted school safety measures and student resources at a meeting on Tuesday. Weapon detectors were recently installed at Apalachee High School after a student was found with a gun on campus. This all followed a mass shooting in September.
Bomb squad investigates suspicious package outside Barrow County post office
The Barrow County Sheriff's Office is reporting a suspicious package found outside a United States Post Office Sunday morning.
The Barrow County Sheriff's Office is reporting a suspicious package found outside a United States Post Office Sunday morning.
Barrow County commissioners approve plan to end fatal crashes by 2050
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners has approved a safety plan to put an end to roadway fatalities by 2050.
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners has approved a safety plan to put an end to roadway fatalities by 2050.
Apalachee High School installs weapons detection systems following tragic shooting
Apalachee High School students participated in virtual learning on Monday as the school installed OpenGate Weapons Detection Systems.
Apalachee High School students participated in virtual learning on Monday as the school installed OpenGate Weapons Detection Systems.
Apalachee shooting: Barrow County to install weapons detection systems in all high schools
Barrow County school officials say weapon detection systems will be installed at all county high schools.
Barrow County school officials say weapon detection systems will be installed at all county high schools.
Apalachee student brings gun to school after deadly mass shooting, BOE safety meeting: sheriff
An Apalachee High School student was arrested Wednesday afternoon for bringing a gun to school, according to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office. This comes just months after a deadly mass shooting was carried out at the same school in September.
An Apalachee High School student was arrested Wednesday afternoon for bringing a gun to school, according to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office. This comes just months after a deadly mass shooting was carried out at the same school in September.
Parents, students demand more safety measures after Apalachee High School shooting
Concerned parents and students say they aren't seeing enough urgency to boost safety months after the deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School.
Concerned parents and students say they aren't seeing enough urgency to boost safety months after the deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School.
6 people arrested after drug deal ends in shooting at metro Atlanta cemetery, police say
Five teens and one 19-year-old are facing charges after police say a woman was shot during a drug deal gone wrong in a metro Atlanta cemetery.
Five teens and one 19-year-old are facing charges after police say a woman was shot during a drug deal gone wrong in a metro Atlanta cemetery.
Special Georgia post office draws hundreds for special Christmas tradition
Georgia's little town of Bethlehem has drawn hundreds of people every year with its special postmark for their Christmas cards.
Georgia's little town of Bethlehem has drawn hundreds of people every year with its special postmark for their Christmas cards.
Apalachee High School shooting: Winder police officers honored for actions
Six officers from the Winder Police Department have been awarded the Distinguished Citizen Medal by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Six officers from the Winder Police Department have been awarded the Distinguished Citizen Medal by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Suspected Barrow County burglar caught thanks to alert neighbor
Authorities in Barrow County are crediting a vigilant resident with helping to lead to the arrest of a man in connection with multiple burglaries.
Authorities in Barrow County are crediting a vigilant resident with helping to lead to the arrest of a man in connection with multiple burglaries.
Apalachee High shooting: Barrow County Schools continue campus safety discussions
The Barrow County School Board is expected to discuss its upcoming school safety survey during its meeting on Tuesday evening.
The Barrow County School Board is expected to discuss its upcoming school safety survey during its meeting on Tuesday evening.
Apalachee High shooting: Colin Gray files motion to dismiss charges
Colin Gray's attorneys have filed motions in Barrow County Superior Court to dismiss the indictment.
Colin Gray's attorneys have filed motions in Barrow County Superior Court to dismiss the indictment.
Father of accused Apalachee HS shooter pleads not guilty, waives arraignment
Lawyers for the father of the suspect in the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School, say he will plead not guilty to all 29 charges he is facing.
Lawyers for the father of the suspect in the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School, say he will plead not guilty to all 29 charges he is facing.
Apalachee High shooting: Colt Gray investigation subpoenas revealed
Four subpoenas in the trial of Colt Gray, the teenager accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School, have been revealed in new court filings.
Four subpoenas in the trial of Colt Gray, the teenager accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School, have been revealed in new court filings.