ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Out of 159 sheriffs across Georgia, Barrow County’s Jud Smith has been named Georgia Sheriff of the Year, a recognition highlighting his leadership during tragedy ...

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, Board of Commissioners and Board of Education reached a new agreement for security ...

The suspect surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody without incident.

A metro Atlanta sheriff has been named the sheriff of the year in Georgia for his “unmatched” dedication and to the community. The Georgia Sheriff’s Association selected Barrow County Sheriff Jud ...

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — On the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Channel 2 Action News sat down with the county’s sheriff as his community continues to ...

Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith was named Georgia Sheriff’s Association’s 2025 Sheriff of the Year. Smith was recognized for his community dedication and innovative law enforcement approaches. The ...

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners, Board of Education and Sheriff's Office have signed a new tri-party agreement that ...

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — Sorrow and pain are filling the Barrow County community as they process and manage the aftermath after a teen is accused of opening fire, killing four and injuring nine others on ...

CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - The Crisp County Sheriff hosted Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith and his team Tuesday, Oct. 7 as Smith presented lessons that they learned from the Apalachee High School shooting.

ATLANTA — The Georgia Sheriff’s Association has selected Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith as the 2025 Sheriff of the Year. Sheriff Smith will be honored at the GSA Summer Conference on August 6. The ...