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Semitrailer fire shuts down I-85 in Winder

A crash and fire involving a tractor-trailer -- and fears of a toxic chemical release -- shut down both lanes of a nine-mile stretch of Interstate 85 northeast of Atlanta for a time.

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Arts Center works displayed at Georgia Capitol

Georgia Piedmont Arts Center artists score wall space at the Georgia Capitol.

Governor appoints Barrow sheriff to sex offender board

Barrow Sheriff appointed by Gov. Deal to sex offender registration review board.

Winder sets curfew for juveniles

WINDER -- In the interest of safety and order, Winder officials on Tuesday approved a Juvenile Curfew Ordinance that sets a curfew for those age 16 and younger.. The ordinance also specifies penalties ad enforcement procedures.. City Administrator Donald Toms presented a first draft of the ordinance to city leaders

Charges in opium case hinge on GBI findings

Charges in alleged opium bust will hinge on GBI findings.

Winder police seize 900 opium plants

Winder Police seized about 900 opium plants following a hit and run investigation.

State highway safety training deemed valuable

Traditionally, limited funding has acted as a barrier for sheriffs and their command staff across Georgia who know the value of specialized highway safety enforcement training.

26 firefighters complete HAZMAT class in Barrow

26 firefighters complete Barrow HAZMAT training that officials call vital.

Barrow County BOE could talk millage rates

The Barrow County Board of Education could continue discussions Tuesday during a work session on whether to increase the millage rate.

As summer storms approach, officials urge awareness

Weather radios are the first (and best) line of defense as storm season approaches, emergency officials say.

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Shooting suspect dies from SWAT standoff injuries

Suspect's girlfriend identified as deceased victim; neighbor also shot is in stable condition

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Murder suspect shoots himself during Suwanee SWAT standoff

Shuaib Omar, 29, "in pretty bad shape" after shooting himself during Suwanee standoff

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From tragedy, three became seven

A Dacula family of three has made intense sacrifices to adopt four kids in the wake of their mother's alleged murder. The kids' father is charged in the killing. Community support, financial and otherwise, has been remarkable.

Barrow officials forewarn that Tuesday test is exactly that — a test

Barrow officials advise that training on Tuesday is a test, and only a test.

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Auburn man charged with possessing child porn

Auburn man charged by the GBI with possessing child pornography.

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