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Runoff election set for July 15 at single polling location

Barrow County · Barrow County

Runoff election set for July 15 at single polling location

Democratic voters in Barrow County are being urged to take note of an important change ahead of the upcoming runoff election July 15 to nominate candidates for the Democratic Party.Read Article

Racist “Karen” goes on drunken rant in Barrow County

Bethlehem, Georgia · Bethlehem

Racist “Karen” goes on drunken rant in Barrow County

By Joe Johnson A woman was arrested at Holiday Inn Express in Bethlehem after falsely accusing a man of assaulting her in a drunken escapade,Winder Police said Amy Baxter, 32, called 911 multiple times to report the alleged assault but continually hung up when asked for information. Police tracked her down to the hotel where she had earlier been given a courtesy ride to by officers due to her extreme intoxication.Staff told police she caused a s…Read Article

Three Missing Black Sisters In Georgia Return Safely

Winder · Winder

Three Missing Black Sisters In Georgia Return Safely

Three Black sisters who were reported missing from Winder, Georgia, last week have been found safe, according to authorities. The teens — 16-year-old Caidyn McCou and her 15-year-old twin sisters, Ashlyn and Raegyn — were last seen last Thursday afternoon at the playground near The Exchange Apartments on Exchange Circle, prompting an urgent search by the Winder Police Department. The girls’ disappearance drew widespread concern and community eng…Read Article

Recent police reports made in Commerce

The Commerce Police Department recently reported the following incidents:Police · Winder Read Article

Monarch Waystation project delayed but still blooming with hope

A patch of earth at the Wimberly Center for Community Development intended for monarch butterflies has temporarily turned into a challenge — but organizers say the heart behind the project remains stronger than ever.Winder · Winder Read Article

Winder proposes $115.6M budget, public hearing and adoption set for June 26

The City of Winder has proposed a $115.6 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026 — a 2.7% increase over the current year — and is expected to finalize the plan following a public hearing set for June 26 at 6:30…Winder · Winder Read Article

Missing Sisters Last Seen at Winder Apartment's Playground, Police Say

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Caidyn, Ashlyn, and Raegyn McCou were last seen at the playground of an apartment complex in Winder and officials are hoping someone knows where they are now.Winder · Winder See the Story

[Opinion] One Man's Opinion: Harder Targets Mean Safer Schools

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

It was the morning of Sept. 4, 2024, Georgia's deadliest school shooting was underway in Winder at Apalachee High School. Thanks to a recently upgraded school security system, a fast-acting school resource officer and local law enforcement, the mass murder…Opinion · Winder See the Story

Winder-Barrow’s Brady House makes MLB debut

One of Winder-Barrow High School’s most decorated athletes made his Major League debut this week.MLB · Winder Read Article

Fallen AHS teachers to be honored

The names of two Barrow County teachers killed in a school shooting last year will be added to the National Memorial to Fallen Educators on June 20. The event will honor nine educators, including Richard Aspinwall and Cristina Irimie, who…School Shooting · Barrow County Read Article

BOC approves overlay district

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of the Destination 211 Overlay District during its June 10 voting session, a move officials say will support smart growth and enhance corridor planning along one of the county’s busiest routes.Barrow County · Barrow County Read Article

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