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.

Grady NewsourceApril 23, 2014
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Tail Waggin’ Tutors Help Kids Read

ATHENS, GA — Teachers and reading tutors watch out! There’s a new dog in town, literally. Reporter Lauren McCleer tells you just how therapy dogs like Darla are helping kids improve their reading skills. “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” program lets students practice and improve their reading skills. Kids sit down with…
Grady NewsourceMarch 31, 2014
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First Look: Monday’s Stories

ATHENS, GA -- Fires in Barrow County, Governor Deal's announcement, and cannabis trials.
Grady NewsourceFebruary 12, 2014
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Most Staying Home and Off Roads

Most drivers across Athens-Clarke, Barrow and Jackson counties are staying off the icey roads. Minimal accidents, no power outages are making for a quiet day in.
Grady NewsourceFebruary 11, 2014
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UPDATE: School Closings

ATHENS, GA- School closing updates
Grady NewsourceOctober 23, 2013
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Out With The Old, In With The New for Weather Alerts?

Reporter: Emily Curl Two Cities in Barrow County are trying to figure out what is the best way to keep citizens in their county safe in the event of severe weather. The question is- what’s the best way? The system in place now is sirens- and there are eleven that…
Grady NewsourceOctober 3, 2013
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The City Of Winder Is In Mourning

Reporter: Emily Curl Her name: Kharma Knight. Looking at her face you can see why the community loved her so much. And these are some of the only memories the family has left. Belinda Wilkerson, Kharma’s Great Aunt, describes her as a fiesty, funny, red-headed angel. The family is…
Grady NewsourceMarch 21, 2013
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Local Thief Targets Wallets

–Athens, Ga He simply walks in, no name tag, no uniform sometimes carrying a pen and a piece of paper claiming he is with a cleaning company or pest control. The stories vary from place to place but the motive is always the same. Wallets. Various places in Athens-Clarke, Oconee…
Grady NewsourceOctober 18, 2012
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Teachers Feeling Overwhelmed After Paraprofessional Layoffs

ATHENS, Ga. — Some Athens elementary school teachers are feeling overwhelmed after a recent budget cut. The Clarke County School District laid off 48 paraprofessionals, also known as teaching assitants, and teachers are starting to feel the burden. One of these teachers is Andy Plemmons, the Media Specialist at Barrow Elementary…