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Number of SROs in Barrow County Schools expands for new school year
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brittany Kleinpeter , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Last year there were 15, now there are 21, with one more to join soon.
Barrow County schools have increased security measures. The district now has more officers on campus. Last year there were 15, now there are 21, with one more to join soon.
Details about the expansion are provided by a district official. High schools will have multiple officers, middle schools will have one each, and elementary schools will share officers minimally. Further information about the school district's safety efforts can be found through local news sources, including WSB-TV.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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