Barrow Journal

A deputy was called to an Atlanta Highway address in response to a report of two people passed out in front of an apartment complex. [Full Story »] 

A domestic dispute took an ugly turn after a man threatened to commit his wife to a mental institution. [Full Story »] 

Three months ago, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office began opening its range to the public once a month.

The idea behind the plan was to educate the public about firearm safety, provide a safe place to practice and generate revenue at the same time.

So far, the plan is working.

Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said the response has been nothing but positive.

“I think it’s a good program,” he said. “I am 150 percent behind the right to bear arms, but, at the same time, I think the public needs to be educated about using weapons safely.”

Many area gun owners seem to agree. Attendance has been very good, Smith said. [Full Story »] 

Summer is always a busy time for the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office. This year, it has been especially challenging according to Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith. [Full Story »] 

A Winder man admitted threatening a teenager after the youth came onto his property to retrieve a basketball. [Full Story »] 

A Statham man was charged with burglary after an alert neighbor was able to identify the man for authorities. [Full Story »] 

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office invites area residents to practice their shooting skills during the department’s monthly open range day. [Full Story »] 

A Bethlehem man lost thousands of dollars after falling victim to a con artist. [Full Story »] 

A Statham man was charged with theft by taking after he was unable to satisfactorily explain why he had removed several items from a neighbor’s yard. [Full Story »]