Barrow Journal

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The parents of a 4-month-old Barrow County infant have been arrested and are facing numerous battery and child cruelty charges.
According to a Barrow County Sheriff’s Office news release, the BCSO’s Criminal... https://t.co/MoSxGTaxWr

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Barrow County Emergency Services is asking everyone to avoid the 300 block of Lokeys Ridge Road in Bethlehem as crews are on the scene of a fatality fire and will be there for the next several hours.

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Reminder that election day is Tuesday for the BOC District 3 special election and the countywide ESPLOST vote.

BOC candidates Rolando Alvarez and Scott Vickery answered questions from the newspaper this week.

Pick up a copy today.

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Winder-Barrow boys basketball coach Ron Garren made his retirement official Friday after a 40-year career. https://t.co/DA6tost1ZG

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The mother and father of a 3-week-old infant were arrested last week for child abuse after the child was taken to the hospital with extensive injuries.
According to a Barrow County Sheriff’s Office news... https://t.co/h6vdpcFdsy

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Two local teams will be playing for region championships tonight in the GHSA Region 8-AAAAAA tournament at Winder-Barrow High School. The second-seeded Winder-Barrow girls will face top-seeded Lanier at 6 p.m.... https://t.co/Iqs3AaliA5

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One suspect hurt, two in custody in officer-involved shooting in Auburn - Barrow Journal https://t.co/d3sUbo6laW

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UPDATE: https://t.co/kPxLwEtUAS

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Per Sheriff Jud Smith, the Barrow County Sheriff's Office and SWAT team members are in the area of Victron Drive and Dee Kennedy Road attempting to negotiate with a male and a female who are wanted by Hall... https://t.co/gTmdFKGGeH

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The North Broad Street CSX crossing is scheduled to be closed for upgrades on Monday, Jan. 7 for approximately five days. The actual closure date and the duration of the work could be effected by the weather.... https://t.co/rAioCpGz8z

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The suspect in the fatal hit and run in Statham on Dec. 3 has been arrested, and more arrests are expected. https://t.co/Zv54xtmOxG

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The City of Winder has postponed its Christmas parade from tomorrow until Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m.

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House fire ongoing in Bellingrath Plantation.

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Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal hit and run in Statham - Barrow Journal https://t.co/iDlT1R8TVh

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The local AMVETS Post 12 will be hosting a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday in front of the Winder Community Center.

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County commissioner Roger Wehunt is resigning for health-related reasons. A special election is likely to be held in March. https://t.co/btha9p2So5

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The Barrow County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a political candidate forum tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Colleen O. Williams Theatre in Winder. Candidates slated to participate include: For Barrow... https://t.co/Gdyc3qYpOz

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Sports fans, especially BCA football fans: A portion of a preview story for tonight's game between BCA and Briarwood was unintentionally left out of this week's paper. Here is a link to the full story. Our apologies. https://t.co/kE6nUW42Je

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Former longtime Winder mayor Buddy Ouzts passed away today. He was 82.

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Body found in trunk of missing man's vehicle near Gwinnett-Barrow county line - Barrow Journal https://t.co/kyp4CbfnVM