Entries by BarrowJournal

Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide

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Friday, February 5. 2010

Deputies with the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office were called to 1058 Clacktown Road on Friday morning in reference to an unresponsive person. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased white male. The death is currently being investigated as a homicide. Investigators continue to process the scene and interview witnesses. The victim’s name is ... [Full Story »]

Apartment building damaged by fire

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Friday, February 5. 2010

Several residents were displaced after a Feb. 2 fire damaged an apartment building on Apperson Drive. First arriving crews discovered heavy flames and smoke on the first and second floors of the building. Winder Engine 1, Engine 2, Ladder 1, Rescue 1 and BCFES Med 6 responded. Five of the building’s eight apartments were occupied at the time ... [Full Story »]

Mechanic’s son arrested for stealing car

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Friday, February 5. 2010

A Bethlehem man was arrested after reportedly stealing a car from his father’s business. Wesley Eugene Martin, 29, of 838 Arch Tanner Road, was charged with theft by taking, entering auto and criminal trespass in connection with the Jan. 22 incident. Winder Police contacted the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office after investigating a suspicious ... [Full Story »]

BRMC, Dacula church send supplies to Haiti

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Friday, February 5. 2010

Barrow Regional Medical Center and Grace Baptist Church recently donated medical supplies to Missionary Flights International for the Haitian relief effort. Becky Bachman, an ICU nurse at Barrow Regional and a member of Grace Baptist in Dacula, coordinated the project. Blake Watts, Barrow Regional Medical Center CEO, said BRMC was pleased to be ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Report to BOC mostly a whitewash

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Friday, February 5. 2010

The release last week of a county report about allegations of racial and hateful comments by a couple of county leaders ended with this conclusion: There is no “legal” evidence of any wrongdoing, but that both Barrow County Board of Commissioners chairman Danny Yearwood and director Lyn Clement should attend “training courses” to modify ... [Full Story »]

Explorers to compete in Gatlinburg

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Thursday, February 4. 2010

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Explorers will be traveling to Gatlinburg, Tenn. this weekend for a law enforcement Explorers competition. Explorer posts from across the country are expected to attend. Last year, 22 Explorer posts with a total of approximately 3,000 participants competed. Each post is allowed to compete in four events. For each ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Continuing to play ‘game’ of journalism

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Thursday, February 4. 2010

As I watched daylight creep into view outside my office window Tuesday, I was reminded of a lecture from a college journalism professor many moons ago. It centered on why journalists do what they do. The answer is two-fold, my professor told me. It’s in a journalist’s blood to do so they do it for the love of the game. My teacher referred ... [Full Story »]

AHS student facing weapons charges

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Thursday, February 4. 2010

A 15-year-old Apalachee High School student is facing felony charges after bringing a loaded .357 revolver to school on Jan. 22. The juvenile carried the weapon throughout the school day and onto the bus that afternoon. After the juvenile exited the bus, another student informed the bus driver that the juvenile had been armed. The bus driver ... [Full Story »]

Mother and son argue over baseball, girl

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Thursday, February 4. 2010

A mother called police after her son had what she described as “hormonal issues.” According to the mother, she and her son had been arguing about baseball practice and her son’s girlfriend. The mother said her son would not focus on his academics and baseball while he was “engrossed” with his girlfriend. The mother became angry when ... [Full Story »]

Statham Police investigate dog bite

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Wednesday, February 3. 2010

Statham Police were called to an Atlanta Highway residence after a dog at the location bit two people. One person was transported to Barrow Regional Medical Center for treatment. The dog was later captured by Barrow County Animal Control. Other incidents investigated by Statham Police last week include harassing phone calls at a Peters Street ... [Full Story »]