Loved ones light candles for 8-year-old who died in Barrow County house fire
Dozens of people gathered together Sunday night to remember an 8-year-old girl who died after a fire burned down her Barrow County home.
8-year-old girl dies in Barrow County house fire
An 8-year-old child is dead after a house fire in Barrow County, according to Barrow County Emergency Services.
Winder man arrested for stabbing girlfriend to death Friday night
A Winder woman is dead after getting into a fight with her boyfriend, according to the Winder Police Department.
2 of 3 'intruders' at schools in Barrow, Jackson counties arrested by Gwinnett authorities
Two of the “intruders” at schools in Barrow and Jackson counties have been arrested, according to the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office.
Motorcyclist crashes while fleeing troopers in Franklin County
A 24-year-old man faces a long list of charges after crashing at the end of chase in Franklin County on Thursday.
Beloved Barrow County firefighter survives tragic car crash, son in ICU
A Barrow County firefighter miraculously survived a tragic crash involving a dump truck that lost control. However, several family members who were in the car with him have been hospitalized with serious injuries. His own son is fighting for his life, and one person didn't make it.
Deputies end hours-long standoff with wanted man barricaded in Barrow County home
Barrow County deputies have ended an hours-long standoff with a wanted man peacefully.
Three people arrested for vandalism spree in Winder
Three people -- ages 21, 17 and 16 -- have been arrested for multiple acts of vandalism in Winder, according to the police department.
Explosive device detonated Wednesday in Winder woods by UGA Bomb Squad
An explosive device was detonated on Wednesday in a wooded area of Winder, according to the Winder Police Department.
Friends since 1st grade, Barrow County Schools recognize Boy Scout troop graduating together
They've all been friends since first grade and participated in the same Boy Scout troop but for the first time in 12 years. As with all things, this era must come to an end.
3 people dead after multiple explosions in Barrow County home
Three people died after a Barrow County home exploded multiple times early Saturday morning. Officials discovered a substance later found in the home may have been the cause.
Deputies searching for missing 16-year-old Barrow County boy
Kristian Meeks was last seen over the weekend at a home in Winder, Georgia. Deputies are asking anyone who knows anything about where he is to call them immediately.
Georgia governor signs executive order to fill Danny Rampey's House seat
Two weeks after the arrest of newly-elected Georgia House of Representatives member-elect Danny Rampey, Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order to have his seat filled.
Georgia woman's nonprofit pays hundreds of thousands in school lunch debt
A Forsyth County nonprofit gave more than a hundred-thousand dollars to metro Atlanta schools.
22-year-old man killed in Bethlehem house fire days before Christmas
An early morning house fire in Barrow County claimed the life on a man caught inside.
Georgia House representative-elect charged with taking medications from assisted living home, deputies say
Deputies in Barrow County arrested newly-elected Georgia House of Representatives member Danny Rampey, accused of stealing medications from an assisted living home he manages in Winder.
Forsyth County sheriff’s office investigating fatal crash
A 76-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday night in Forsyth County, but officials said they are not anticipating any charges due to the nature of the accident.
State leaders announce indictment of 17 alleged gang members
In a news conference at the state Capitol Thursday afternoon, Attorney General Chris Carr and Governor Brian Kemp announced the indictments of more than a dozen alleged gang members.
11-year-old girl, her father dead after domestic violence shooting, Barrow County sheriff says
The Winder residence was eerily quiet Tuesday afternoon with no evidence of the tragedy that unfolded less than 24 hours earlier.
Pink Energy goes dark in Georgia and across US
You can turn out the lights for one of the biggest providers of rooftop solar power in Georgia.