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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Homeless Shelters in Northeast Georgia Prepare for Colder Temperatures
When temperatures drop below 35 degrees, the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department allows the Bigger Vision of Athens homeless shelter to take in an extra 10 people—more than the 34 people who are experiencing homelessness who usually stay every night. Bigger Vision Executive Director Andrew Wilkin said about half of the…
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Feeding Barrow: How Barrow County Schools Are Helping Students Get Meals Over The Holidays
Barrow County schools are working to make sure their students do not go hungry during the holidays. Feeding Barrow, a program with Barrow County schools, will be able to provide 300 students who are food insecure with kid-friendly food to help keep them fed over Thanksgiving. What Is The…
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Early Voting Begins in Northeast Georgia
For those looking to avoid long lines on municipal Election Day, early voting has begun in Georgia. On Oct. 14, polling places across the state opened for voters looking to turn in their ballots before the official Nov. 5 Election Day. They will be voting in municipal general and special…
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Barrow County School Board Responds to Recent Student Misconduct
For years, schools nationwide have been facing issues with school safety, bullying and violence within their student bodies. Barrow County School System has been in the headlines following a fight between two students. In lieu of this event, the Barrow County School System is increasing its emphasis on disciplinary consequences.…
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Can Foster Homes Keep up with the Increase of Children Entering the Foster Care System?
Dr. John DeGarmo lost his first child 23 years ago. This loss fueled a passion in Dr. DeGarmo to help children who are suffering. He and his wife Dr. Kelly DeGarmo opened their doors to more than 60 foster children. Nationwide the increase in the number of children in need…
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Emergency Medical Service Shortage Affects Northeast Georgia
A nationwide shortage of Emergency Medical Service personnel has swept the nation, including counties all across Georgia. Because of these shortages, EMS workers in affected areas have had to work a lot of overtime, and in extreme cases, ambulances have had to stop operations for lack of employees. In Madison…
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Barrow County Parents Charged With Child Abuse While 4-Month-Old Is In Hospital
A Barrow County father was arrested March 28 for abusing his 4-month-old boy, according to the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office. The next day, the mother was arrested for child cruelty. Police said the child is doing “okay” despite having more than 20 broken bones. On March 28, the Barrow County…
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Fire Kills Vietnam War Veteran, Destroys Barrow County Home
A 71-year-old veteran, Duane Downey of Bethlehem, Ga., died Monday morning when his house caught fire on the 300 block of Lokey’s Ridge Road. His family said he was a father, a grandfather, a motorcycle lover and a Vietnam War veteran. Downey survived the war and a severe motorcycle accident a…
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Barrow County Emergency Services to Continue Providing Medical Resources County Wide
The commissioner for the Georgia Department of Public Health rescinded his decision to open Barrow County’s Emergency Medical Services to bids from outside vendors this week. On Jan. 22, Patrick O’Neal directed the Northeast Georgia Region 10 EMS council to accept bid proposals from all interested licensed ambulance providers, which…
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Illegal Drone Flights Spotted By Planes In Barrow, Jackson Counties
A plane flying at 20,000 feet spotted a drone in illegal air space over the Cabin Creek Drive area in Jackson County at the end of January. The drone sighting was reported to the Federal Aviation Administration who then contacted the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office to investigate. Upon arrival to the…