Crime & Safety

Barrow County Emergency Services Awarded Grant

The grant will be used to provide car seats and education to financially eligible families in Barrow County.

Barrow County Emergency Services has been awarded a grant targeted toward keeping children safe while traveling in motor vehicles.

The car seat mini grant is funded by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety and provides car seats and education to financially eligible families.

“It’s our responsibility to keep our children safe,” Barrow County Emergency Services public information officer Lt. Scott Dakin said in a released statement“The Car Seat Mini-Grant is a great opportunity to help our community and help protect our kids from serious injuries or death in motor vehicle crashes.” 

For more information about the Barrow County car seat program, contact the Barrow County Sheriff's Office Traffic Department at (770) 867-1383. 


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