Barrow County News

"Epic" is playing at Gateway Cinemas 12 in Barrow County . The premise, courtesy of the film's official website : "Epic" is a 3D CG adventure comedy that reveals a fantastical world unlike any other.

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Barrow County Detention Center from May 20 through May 24, 2013: Jeremy Stephen Allen, 140 Bellingrath Drive, Winder, was booked into the jail on May 20.

Almost a year after becoming seriously injured in Afghanistan, U.S. Army Private First Class Sam Walley of Winder is coming home.

Academic achievements: Georgia Certificate of Merit, Phi Kappa Phi Award, AP Scholar with Honors, U.S. Army Reserve Scholar Athlete and Barrow County Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month.

A leading Barrow County educator recently announced that he will be leaving for a position at Lanier High School .

Plenty of things remind of us of home -- the parks, the historic courthouse, our schools and downtown areas.

A Winder business owner was forced to call the Barrow County Sheriff's Office after a woman refused to leave his property, claiming it was "God's land" and she could be there if she so desired.

Two sophomores from Barrow County ran into a combination of bad luck, bad weather and tough courses on Jekyll Island during their respective rounds at the GHSA state tournament.

FELONY THEFT: On May 15, a deputy was dispatched to Laythan Court, Winder, where a man said he forgot to lock his truck overnight and someone entered it and stole a Colt Commanding Officers .45-caliber pistol valued at $2,000. The deputy also went to a nearby home where a woman said someone entered her unlocked Honda car and stole a Codex brand ... (more)

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Oconee County's graduation rate has decreased slightly more than one percentage point -- from 91.57 percent in 2011 to 90.48 percent in 2012, but remains one of the highest in Georgia, according to data released this week from the state Department of Education.

While one Lilburn high school is seeing an increase in its graduating students, another has seen a slight decrease.

As National Emergency Services week continues , Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services is honoring long-time paramedic Lt.

Rep. Terry England hosted a meeting Tuesday in Winder that brought together local and state educational and economic development officials with representatives of German business and industry.

No charges are being filed against a Barrow County property owner over his alleged threat to shoot down a helicopter on May 10.

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Barrow County Detention Center from May 17 through May 20, 2013: Heather Nicole Allen, 130 Langford Street, Winder, was booked into the jail on May 19.

Some good news for Barrow County residents who plan to travel this Memorial Day weekend - according to AAA, The Auto Club Group, drivers shouldn't see increases in gas prices.

If you are looking for a real estate investment opportunity, a starter home or looking to downsize, there are currently several attractively priced homes on the market in Barrow County.

Come mid-July, a toddler injured at his Winder day care center when a tree limb hit him in the head last fall will have a home that accommodates his special needs.

Job title: IT administrator Employer: Barrow County government Job description: Performs technical and administrative work in the design, installation, support and maintenance for the IT department.