articleThe Brief An inmate at the Barrow County Jail died at the hospital on Friday after experiencing a medical emergency. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith notified the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Athens office to conduct a full investigation into the inmate's death. A Barrow County inmate has died after experiencing a medical emergency on Friday, according to the Barrow County sheriff. What we know:Authorities confirmed an inmate experienced a medical emergency while housed at the Barrow County Jail. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith stated that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation will investigate the inmate's death fully.