CLASSIC CITY NEWS

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office this morning released the following: MULTIPLE SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING MURDER OF GREENE COUNTY MAN (Winder) – Barrow County deputies responded to 1419 Red Oak Way in Winder on Monday, April 13th at approximately 2:10 pm to a report of robbery and assault. Upon their arrival, deputies located the unconscious victim, Casey Lotrail Watts, 40, of White Plains, Georgia. Deputies immediately began performing CPR, and the victim was transporte

The Gwinnett County Police Department has released the following: Lawrenceville, Ga. Mar 24, 2026) – Gwinnett County Police Homicide Detectives have charged Glenn Fitzpatrick (18, Winder) and Michael Coker (18, Loganville) each with Felony Murder, Malice Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. Fitzpatrick and Coker have been arrested and are in the Gwinnett County Jail without bond. Detectives are still investigating the mo

By Joe Johnson The man who was killed by train in Winder Monday morning has been identified as 67-year-old Johnny Ray Gooch. The incident occurred shortly before noon on CSX tracks in the area of Atlanta Highway and Cedar Creek Road. The engineer told authorities that he saw Gooch lying on the tracks but was not able to stop the train in time, The incident is under investigation by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, which did not have a home address for Gooch.

By Joe Johnson The man who was killed by train in Winder Monday morning has been identified as 67-year-old Johnny Ray Gooch. The incident occurred shortly before noon on CSX tracks in the area of Atlanta Highway and Cedar Creek Road. The engineer told authorities that he saw Gooch lying on the tracks but was not able to stop the train in time, The incident is under investigation by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, which did not have a home address for Gooch.

By Joe Johnson A man was reportedly killed when struck by a train Monday afternoon in Winder. A city spokesman referred questions about the incident to the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, to which Classic City News has reached out and is waiting for a response.

The Gwinnett County Police Department has issued the following: (Duluth, Ga., Feb. 25, 2026) – Gwinnett County Police investigators make a human trafficking arrest after following up on a previous robbery arrest. On January 20, officers responded to a robbery call at 2000 Satellite Pointe. in Duluth. When officers arrived, they met with Changze Li (28, Buford) who let them into the apartment saying there was a burglary or robbery in progress. When officers entered the apartm

The following message has been distributed in Barrow County this morning All BCSS schools are currently in a Hold and Secure status this morning as law enforcement investigates a series of threatening calls made to several schools. The Barrow County Sheriff's Office is sending additional security personnel to each campus. All students and staff are safe. To support the investigation and maintain campus security, please do not come to school campuses at this time. Doing so may

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office today released the following (Winder, GA) – The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has concluded an undercover operation targeting illegal drug distribution in Barrow County. The investigation resulted in multiple felony arrests. As a result of the operation, the following individuals were arrested: Roderick LaShawn Billings, 37, of Winder, was charged with multiple felony offenses, including the sale and trafficking of cocaine an

The following was released today by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office An officer-involved shooting occurred this morning while Barrow County Sheriff’s Office deputies were serving a warrant in the area of 546 Mt. Moriah Road in Auburn. At approximately 10:00 a.m., deputies were on scene to serve a warrant when an officer-involved shooting took place. During the incident, one suspect was injured and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No deputies were injured.

The city of Winder has released the following: The City of Winder will welcome residents and visitors to the 76th Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13. The parade begins at 2 p.m. at Ingles and travels toward Jug Tavern Park, bringing festive floats, community groups, and holiday cheer through downtown. This year, the popular Pet Parade and Reindeer Rider Bike Parade return as part of the celebration. Both will kick off at 2:15 p.m. from the Winder Fire Station, givin

This was released today by the Barrow County government The Barrow County Airport, a central aviation hub for northeast Georgia, saw a record number of aircraft during the weekend of the nationally televised college football game between the University of Georgia and the University of Texas. Barrow County saw 73 aircraft, including 53 jets, 14 turboprops and six piston engine planes, come through the airport between Friday and Sunday, with officials opting to close the airpor

The Barrow County School System announced at its work session that it’ll be implementing a policy prohibiting students in kindergarten through eighth grade from accessing their personal electronic devices during the entire school day for the 2026–2027 school year. Governor Brian Kemp in May signed the Distraction Free Education Act. to promote a learning environment free from distractions. Dr. James Bowen, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services, highlighted that if stu

From the Facebook page of the Barrow County Fire Department The 600 block of Gainesville Hwy between Sims Rd. & Cedar Valley Trail, is currently closed to all traffic due to a large fire. Crews on scene have the fire contained, and no injuries have been reported. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. Our firefighters and law enforcement are working to clear the scene as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. ***UPDATE 3:38PM***

Released by the city of Winder: Kick off the holiday season with the Winder Tree Lighting at Jug Tavern Park on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6–8 p.m. Gather with family and friends to watch the tree light up at 6:30 p.m., then enjoy photos with Santa, free crafts, and s’more roasting by the fire pits (while supplies last). Celebrate the magic of the season with a cozy night in the park! “It’s one of Winder’s most magical nights,” said Talore Ruedt, Director of Events. “We’re ex

The following was released today the city of Winder The Cities of Winder and Auburn are working together to transform an old quarry into a 1-billion-gallon reservoir, a $90 million project designed to secure the region’s water supply for decades to come. Located at the former Martin Marietta rock quarry off Parks Mill Road in Auburn, the 78-acre site will be converted into a concrete-lined storage pond with the capacity to hold enough water to supply Winder for an entire year

By Joe Johnson A teacher at Apalachee High School has been suspended for allegedly threatening a student during class “Today, a student...

By Joe Johnson A man who was wanted by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office was arrested in Athens after he was found passed out in a car...

Dexter Jermaine Armour By Joe Johnson A 75-year-old woman has died from injuries she suffered when beaten by her son last week in Barrow...

The following was released this afternoon by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office: On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at approximately 11:22...

A student at Apalachee High School was arrested following an investigation into a threatening remark they made, school officials said. In...