15 hrs ago | Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Robbery suspect killed in crash
The man believed to have robbed a Dollar General Store in Barrow County last week has been killed in a car accident, the Sheriff's Office said.
Red Cross schedules December blood drives
The American Red Cross will conduct several blood drives before year's end including blood drive donation opportunities on Monday.
Suspect sought in Bethlehem robbery
Barrow County authorities are looking for a suspect involved in a robbery at a Bethlehem Dollar General Store.
Robbery by intimidation at Dollar General in Bethlehem
The Dollar General in Bethlehem was robbed at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. According to Barrow County Sheriff's Office Investigator Matt Guthas, a white man entered the store and intimidated employees into giving him an undisclosed amount of cash.
Bethlehem homeowners fire shots at thieves
Bethlehem homeowners fired several gunshots at two thieves who were trying to steal an all-terrain vehicle from a shed behind their home late last night, an investigator for the Barrow County Sheriff's Office says.
Julian McDaniel picked for Country Music Hall of Fame
Julian McDaniel of Bethlehem was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Nov.
A lot on Matt Aitkena s shoulders
AUGUSTA, GA So, Matt Aitken won the District 1 race. A large segment of local residents are celebrating, calling Aitken's win, "A new day in Augusta." This city has heard that before.
Fayetteville singer performs with ASO Gospel Choir
There will be a familiar voice among the 140 singers that make up the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Gospel Choir, and it will be spotlighted during this weekenda s concert.
Water authority positions for the future
The Barrow County Water & Sewerage Authority will soon be making plans for its office relocation.
Elves with Holiday Connection are hopeful the after-Thanksgiving time will bring in additional donations to the annual collaborative project to coordinate the efforts of organizations serving children and families during Christmastime.
The cost of a $51 million Clarke County Jail expansion scheduled to begin in 2011 is on par with other recently built jails, but Athens taxpayers may be getting less for their money.
Keith Ridgeway of Bethlehem works on attaching the new Star of Bethlehem to a post on the corner of Star Street and Manger Avenue on Saturday morning.
Local news, weather and Georgia Bulldogs Sports for Athens GA
The two men accused of murdering a well-known Athens man and his companion in Oglethorpe County in 2006 have another new trial date.
Bethlehem almost ready to light star
A brighter star will shine over the little town of Bethlehem this Christmas. Leaders in the Barrow County city - which draws people who want the Biblical postmark on their Christmas cards - nearly have finished building a replacement luminary in time for a 2009 debut.
Wake up your senses with a visit to It's a Wonderful Life
Customers' senses will be awakened as they enter It's a Wonderful Life, says Jeannie Pickard, who is working hard to ensure customers will want to return again and again, thus becoming loyal customers of the newly-opened Bethlehem business.
New Bethlehem store still has hurdles ahead
For the third consecutive meeting, the Bethlehem Town Council discussed Craig Cole's new store, It's a Wonderful Life, at 812 Christmas Ave.
Angry Kiss fan ends up in jail
Deputies arrested a 41-year-old Bethlehem man last weekend after he began hollering at a bar manager who refused the man's request to book the glam-rock band Kiss, according to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office.
Jail officer charged in drug sting
A Barrow County jail officer was arrested Thursday after he bought a small quantity of hyrdocodone from an undercover sheriff's deputy, the Sheriff's Office said.
Classic review: The Poisonwood Bible
19, 1998.] In her newest novel, Barbara Kingsolver takes the kind of artistic risks only a beginner - or a genius - would dare take.
Sponsored links
Find a local Lawyer through Lawyers.com
Best local coupons in Bethlehem
Get Bethlehem, GA contractors estimates Fast quotes from pre-screened contractors