Winder restaurant manager accused of kidnapping, raping employee
Daniel Barrios Catalan, 46, was charged with kidnapping and raping an 18-year-old employee, according to police.
Apalachee High School has new football coach after former head coach resigns
Apalachee High School has hired Kevin Saunders as its new head football coach, with hopes that he can revitalize the school's program.
High school coach begged Gwinnett County for months to fix a dangerous road. Then a terrifying wreck happened
A Barrow County couple suffered serious injuries in a car wreck near Seckinger High School on Feb. 4, after the wife took a wrong turn in the dark and drove off an embankment.
Father of accused Apalachee High School shooter seeks venue change for trial
The father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, Colt Gray, is asking for a change of venue for his upcoming trial.
Apalachee High School forms partnership to support students, teachers
Apalachee High School officials have announced a new partnership aimed at providing mental health support for both students and staff.
'Thank you, God': Deputy saves baby girl trapped in burning Georgia apartment
Bodycam footage caught the moment a Barrow County deputy's courage and quick thinking saved the life of a baby trapped inside a burning building.
Apalachee High School head football coach stepping down after mass shooting
Apalachee High School head football coach Mike Hancock is stepping down, citing post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, grief, and depression in the wake of a deadly school shooting last September.
Barrow County Schools announce additional new security feature
Barrow County school officials say newly implemented weapons detection systems are effectively screening students at all middle and high schools.
Baby pulled from burning apartment in Winder; first responders injured
A baby was rescued from a burning Barrow County apartment on Tuesday afternoon.
Georgia man convicted of molesting 8-year-old girl fails to register as sex offender, sheriff says
Randy Robert Hosch is wanted by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office for failing to register as a sex offender.
18-year-old arrested for trespassing, drugs at Apalachee High School
Authorities say the 18-year-old rode the bus with his girlfriend, who is a student at Apalachee High School, and proceeded to loiter the hallways and hide in bathrooms.
Apalachee HS shooting victim's brother demands better security in Barrow County schools
It's been five months since the mass shooting at Apalachee High School and parents continue to push for stronger safety measures.
Barrow County community voices support for extra safety measures in schools
The Barrow County Board of Education discussed newly adopted school safety measures and student resources at a meeting on Tuesday. Weapon detectors were recently installed at Apalachee High School after a student was found with a gun on campus. This all followed a mass shooting in September.
Bomb squad investigates suspicious package outside Barrow County post office
The Barrow County Sheriff's Office is reporting a suspicious package found outside a United States Post Office Sunday morning.
Barrow County commissioners approve plan to end fatal crashes by 2050
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners has approved a safety plan to put an end to roadway fatalities by 2050.
Apalachee High School installs weapons detection systems following tragic shooting
Apalachee High School students participated in virtual learning on Monday as the school installed OpenGate Weapons Detection Systems.
Apalachee shooting: Barrow County to install weapons detection systems in all high schools
Barrow County school officials say weapon detection systems will be installed at all county high schools.
Apalachee student brings gun to school after deadly mass shooting, BOE safety meeting: sheriff
An Apalachee High School student was arrested Wednesday afternoon for bringing a gun to school, according to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office. This comes just months after a deadly mass shooting was carried out at the same school in September.
Parents, students demand more safety measures after Apalachee High School shooting
Concerned parents and students say they aren't seeing enough urgency to boost safety months after the deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School.
6 people arrested after drug deal ends in shooting at metro Atlanta cemetery, police say
Five teens and one 19-year-old are facing charges after police say a woman was shot during a drug deal gone wrong in a metro Atlanta cemetery.