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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$50,000 Donation Helps Fort Yargo State Park Get New Look
WINDER — A public meeting is being held tomorrow at 5 p.m. in the Camp Will-a-Way Gym to dicuss three options for a new comprehensive master plan for Fort Yargo State Park.
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New Diploma System Being Examined in Barrow County
BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — A new diploma system that will start next year would allow Barrow County students to make up classes they might not have passed early in high school, especially freshman math and English. The current system in the county requires students to amass 28 credit hours before graduating. Next…
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Man Arrested in Shooting of 9-year-old Barrow County Girl
WINDER, Ga. — A 25-year-old man is being held at the Barrow County Detention Center in connection with Monday’s shooting of a 9-year-old Barrow County girl. Tyler Lewis was at his residence with his girlfriend and her three children when his handgun went off while he was cleaning it. If hen is…
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Child Shot in Barrow County
Barrow County, Ga.— Barrow County is investigating the shooting of a 9-year-old girl that occurred yesterday around 6:00 pm off of Hwy 82 and Giles Road. The 9-year-old victim was shot by her mother’s boyfriend as he was handling a firearm and is currently being treated at the Atlanta Medical Center…
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The National Wins CCSD’s Cooking Competition
ATHENS — Athens chefs were invited to compete in a little friendly competition this weekend in the Clarke County School District's School Lunch Challenge. The National came out on top of Athens Land Trust, The Heirloom and Goodie Two Shoes.
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Husband of Daycare Owner Arrested for Child Molestation
The husband of an Auburn daycare owner was arrested on various child molestation offenses last Friday March 20, 2015. Richard Paltrineri, 64, is the husband of Susan Paltrineri, the owner of SusanSilly Expressions Pre-School Program. According to a Barrow County Sheriff’s Office press release from earlier today, Paltrineri is currently…
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High School Soccer Plays Through Rain
Soccer was one of the few sports able to tough through the wet fields as the Clarke Central JV team took on Winder-Barrow County last night. Head Coach Matt Seib says he is focused on making sure his players continue to grow. He says, “Yeah, my biggest goal coming into this…
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Man Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Child Found in Barrow County
Barrow- Reporter Sophie Archer is talking to the Barrow County police chief about a man who was arrested for 10 counts of “Sexual Exploitation of a Child”. Find out what he has to say at 5 today.
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Barrow County’s New Fire Department Recruitment and Training
The temperature outside has been rising, but it’s been getting a lot hotter for six firefighter recruits. The Barrow County fire department is currently training future firefighters. The recruits are practicing skills they will need so they can start working as firefighters in April. Reporter Jacob Moore shows us what…
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Five Things You Need to Know Today
Winter weather is heading for Northeast Georgia. Reporter Kendall Trammell has the five things you need to know today.