Alex Ward - Barrow County Commissioner

Heads up from Winder Fire Department if you travel Monroe Highway near the Chimney’s Golf Course.

ROAD HAS REOPENED— After an earlier closure, Monroe Highway near the Chimneys Golf Course is open.

Monroe Highway was shut down from Punkin Junction Road to Watson Road.
Power lines and power poles were down near The Chimneys Golf Course.

Important information from the Barrow County Sheriff's Office

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

The Barrow County Sheriff's Office has received several reports regarding individuals impersonating law enforcement officers in an attempt to scam members of our community.

In these incidents, callers are contacting family members and claiming that a relative has just been arrested and has a bond that must be paid immediately to secure their release. The scammers then instruct victims to send money through Apple Pay, Cash App, QR codes, or other electronic payment methods.

⚠️ PLEASE REMEMBER: ⚠️
The Barrow County Sheriff's Office will NOT call you requesting payment for someone's bond.

The Barrow County Sheriff's Office will NOT call and ask you to send money through Apple Pay, Cash App, QR codes, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or any other electronic payment service.

The Barrow County Sheriff's Office will NOT ask you to meet someone at a location within the county to make a payment.

If you receive a call claiming to be from law enforcement and demanding money, hang up immediately.

Contact the Barrow County Sheriff's Office directly using a verified phone number to confirm whether the call is legitimate.

Scammers often use fear, urgency, and official-sounding information to pressure victims into acting quickly. If you receive a suspicious call, take a moment to verify the information before taking any action.

Please share this post to help protect your family, friends, and neighbors from becoming victims of fraud.

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