Winder – Sightseers' Delight

Jury: Father criminally responsible for enabling teen’s access to rifle used in school attack

March 3, 2026 The Turnaround

A Georgia jury found the father of alleged school shooter Colt Gray guilty of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, concluding that he bore criminal responsibility for providing the weapon used in the Sept. 4, 2024, shooting at Apalachee High School near Winder.

Enjoy museums and more that make Northeast Georgia great

April 10, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Northeast Georgia is filled with one-of-a-kind attractions and landmarks.

What’s to a name? There is likely an interesting story

August 2, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Look at a map, and take notice of the names. Almost anywhere you look, you’re bound to find one or two interesting names.

That’s a Unique Name, Tell Me More

January 16, 2007 Todd DeFeo

Take the north Georgia cities of Winder or Jefferson for example. Winder was Jug Tavern until the city was renamed after a railroad man – John L. Winder – who is credited with bringing the Georgia, Carolina & Northern Railway to town. Jefferson, once named Thomoccoggan, was named in honor of President Thomas Jefferson.

ABH: Renovation of old hotel in the works

January 4, 2007 Todd DeFeo

By the end of the year, officials hope the interior of an historic granite hotel located in downtown Winder will be removed and replaced with a new steel structure.

Disappearing Georgia: Towns Becoming Lost to Urban Sprawl

December 19, 2006 Todd DeFeo

There’s little that remains of the city of Russell. Perhaps, just a few businesses that bear Russell in their names.

Vietnam Wall Replica

October 5, 2006 Todd DeFeo

After an amazing and emotional motorcade from Winder to Athens, a scaled replica of the Vietnam Wall is here in town.

ABH: Area history buffs vow to hold the fort

March 24, 2006 Todd DeFeo

Members of the Fort Yargo Living History Society gathered Saturday to replace the cabin’s chinking – essentially caulk between the logs of the cabin – with a more historically accurate mix than the concrete that was used during the 1950s.

ABH: Winder fire believed unrelated to Alabama blazes

February 9, 2006 Todd DeFeo

Federal investigators believe a fire intentionally set at a Winder-area church in December is unrelated to a recent spate of church arsons in Alabama.

ABH: Winder merchants: Old hotel not the spot for parking lot

September 6, 2005 Todd DeFeo

Saying a deck could alleviate parking problems downtown, Winder City Council members in December agreed to purchase the Old Granite Hotel building for $200,000.