Barrow County
Reporting about Barrow County, Georgia. Some stories will be republished in the Barrow News-Journal with Mainstreet News as part of a news-academic partnership with Grady Newsource.
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Stories to Watch for September 21
\t Jeb Bush— Are southern states becoming more important stops on the GOP campaign trail? Grady Newsource reporter Abby Jessen will navigate through the sixteen Republican candidates and how one candidate reached out to young voters this weekend. \t Oconee County Crash Update— The male occupant who perished in last week’s…
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Barrow Sheriff’s New Fleet
Barrow County Sheriff's Department is planning to add 20 new police vehicles to its current fleet. Take a look inside one of their current Dodge Chargers!
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Today’s Top 5: Sept. 14, 2015
Grady Newsource’s Top Five News Stories cover Northeast Georgia. We will continue with updates throughout the day as our reporters cover the latest news. To stay updated, check out our Twitter and Facebook pages. 1. U.S. Congressman Jody Hice meets with the Athens GOP tonight at 6 p.m. in conjunction with the UGA College Republicans and…
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Grady Newsource Explains: CASA Volunteers
By: Janai James CASA is calling all volunteers in the area. The Athens-Oconee CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) hosted a volunteer orientation Thursday. A CASA is a trained community volunteer who is appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interests of an abused or neglected child who is in…
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Top 5 Stories for Sept. 10
Grady Newsource’s Top Five News Stories cover Northeast Georgia. We will continue with updates throughout the day. Also check out our Twitter and Facebook pages. 1. The Jackson County Board of Education will hold a public hearing tonight at 6 to discuss the closure of West Jackson Primary School. The school system plans to build…
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Grady Newsource Spotlight: Childhood Cancer
Meet a little boy from Barrow County that loves superheroes. You could even say he is one too. Click and watch a spotlight on Childhood Cancer to hear some of his story.
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Grady Newsource Explains: Emergency Alert Systems
By: Janai James Some Oglethorpe County residents are upset that no alert was sent out during a recent shooting that killed Haley Hill and her unborn child. According to Oglethorpe County Sheriff Mike Smith, the alert system for the county was not activated during the time of the shooting. Oglethorpe County has only had…
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Barrow Jurors Deliberate in Lynn Murder Retrial
A Barrow County jury began deliberations Thursday in the retrial of James Lynn, charged with murdering his wife in 2011. Tonya Lynn was beaten with a baseball bat and her body was dumped in a Barrow County well. James Lynn said his wife was having an affair with more than…
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Today’s Top 5: Sept. 3, 2015
Grady Newsource’s Top Five News Stories cover Northeast Georgia. We will continue with updates throughout the day as our reporters cover the latest news. Stay updated and also check out our Twitter and Facebook pages. 1. The search continues for Justin Gaines’ body in Walton County. Gaines, a Gwinnett teen, went missing seven years ago at Wild Bill’s…
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Barrow County Hospital to Close Labor and Delivery Unit
BARROW COUNTY- Barrow Regional Medical Center will be closing its labor and delivery unit in July. The hospital says it has delivered 115 babies or fewer in each of the past three years, but it needs to deliver 350 babies each year in order to financially break even. This is becoming…