Apalachee HS shooting: Judge weighing challenge to father's indictment
The father of accused Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray was back in court on Tuesday for a new hearing ahead of his murder trial.
New hearings for Colt Gray, Colin Gray scheduled this summer
Colt Gray, accused of a school shooting in September 2024, has two evidentiary hearings scheduled for June 27 and July 15.
Barrow County faces backlash over proposed cuts to school resource officer funding
Barrow County plans to reduce funding for school resource officers, supporting only 12 of 25 positions, reversing a previous cost-sharing agreement with the school board.
Barrow County approves $182M budget for 2026 with no tax increase
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners approved a $182 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, featuring no tax increase and a full rollback of the county’s millage rate.
Barrow County Board of Education stands firm on SRO program amid funding dispute
Critics argue the timing of the funding change is troubling, especially after a recent deadly school shooting, emphasizing the importance of SROs in ensuring safety.
Apalachee High School graduates remember victims during ceremony
Apalachee High School’s Class of 2025 will graduate in the first commencement since a mass shooting in September that killed two students and two teachers.
Apalachee High shooting: Judge rules on Colin Gray venue change request
A Barrow County judge approved moving jury selection for Colin Gray’s trial to Hall County due to concerns that local jurors could be biased by widespread media coverage and the community’s emotional ties.
Man arrested for alleged arson attempt at Barrow County Target store
Authorities in Barrow County arrested a man on Sunday after he allegedly attempted to start a fire inside a Target store on Loganville Highway.
Kemp signs bill dissolving Barrow County Airport Authority, transfers control to county government
The airport was originally governed by a joint authority formed by Barrow County and the City of Winder in 1958.
City of Winder's tap water judged best tasting in Georgia
When it comes to tasty water, the City of Winder's beats all the rest of Georgia. Now the city is heading to a national competition to show off its H2O.
Possible plea hearing date planned in Apalachee HS shooter Colt Gray's case
Attorneys for a 14-year-old boy charged in the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School have asked a judge for more time ahead of a possible plea hearing later this year.
Barrow County investigating bomb threats to schools, lockdown lifted
Authorities say the FBI, GBI and deputies are investigating a series of bomb threats during an alleged swatting attempt at numerous Barrow County schools on Friday morning.
Colin Gray: Trial date set for father of accused Apalachee High School shooter
We now know when the trial will start for the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter.
Colin Gray trial likely to be moved to ensure 'bulletproof' prosecution
The jury that will decide Colin Gray’s fate will not come from Barrow County, a judge ruled Thursday, but the final decision on where the case will be tried remains undecided.
Judge: Local jury 'risky' for accused Apalachee shooter's father's trial
Attorneys for the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter say the widespread publicity of his case will prevent him from having a fair trial in Barrow County.
Barrow County Sheriff's Office mourning death of young officer
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its own after Officer Braydon Butler tragically died from injuries sustained in an off-duty accident.
Colt Gray seeks venue change for Apalachee High School shooting trial
Accused Apalachee High School shooter, Colt Gray, is asking a judge for a change in trial venue.
Father of accused Apalachee High shooter seeks venue change amidst publicity concerns
Colin Gray's attorneys filed a motion earlier this month in Barrow County Superior court.
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.