Barrow County, Apalachee
Barrow schools will hire more school officers after Apalachee High mass shooting
The Barrow County Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of more school police officers on Tuesday evening.
More school resource officers approved for Barrow County following Apalachee High shooting
At an emotional school board meeting Tuesday evening, the Barrow County Board of Education approved eight more school resource officers (SROs) for the district.
After shooting, Barrow County to hire more school resource officers
On the day students returned to Apalachee High, the school board approved the hiring of more school resource officers.
Apalachee school shooting: State of security at Barrow County Schools in wake of tragedy
Centegix Crisis Alert system was the panic button used at Apalachee High School during its recent deadly shooting to alert members of law enforcement that an emergency was underway and students and staff were in danger.
Golf tournament to benefit Apalachee High, Barrow County Crisis Fund. Here are the details
A charity golf tournament on Wednesday will benefit Apalachee High School and Barrow County Crisis Fund. Here are the details for the event.
Barrow Community Crisis Fund gathers support following Apalachee tragedy
Apalachee students head back to school, various fundraisers are ongoing throughout the community. One of the biggest is the Barrow Community Crisis Fund, activated after the tragedy on Sept. 4. "We activated the fund so that donors,
Barrow County Crisis Fund helps Apalachee recover
A Barrow County Crisis Fund has been established to help the Apalachee High School community heal after the tragic shooting that killed two students, two teachers and injured nine other people. Here's how it works and how you can contribute to the fund.
Barrow County community rallies around Apalachee High School with car show
We all gathered around and put our hands on an Apalachee student’s shoulder,” said Rickey Baker, a Barrow County resident. “I broke down. I just broke down and started cr
Barrow County Schools approves more SROs and classroom space, but some parents want more
The board approved multiple measures, including adding 8 more school resource officers. This will allow every school in the ...
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Georgia lawmakers likely to face renewed gun control debate after Barrow County school shooting
JASPER, Ga. — Georgia lawmakers are sure to see more gun legislation when they meet in January. Much of it will be fueled ...
Apalachee High School shooting: 911 calls released after alleged shooter Colt Gray opened fire in Barrow County, Georgia
The emergency dispatch center that received active shooter reports from a Georgia high school was overwhelmed with 911 calls ...
Students returning to campus after deadly Georgia shooting | Here's what the reopening looks like
The site of the shooting, J Hall, will remain closed. Students will temporarily be bused to a nearby school system building until "new classroom pods" arrive in January.
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Hugs and signs of support as Georgia students resume classes weeks after shooting
Layla Renee Contreras is an Apalachee alumna and started the organization “Change for Chee,” which has garnered about 1,200 signatures as of 11 a.m. Tuesday on an online petition urging the district ...
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'A cascading impact’: A broken family blasts a gaping hole in the heart of rural Georgia
A week ago, authorities say, a 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia, opened fire with a rifle, killing two math teachers and two of his classmates. The attack ...
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Barrow County, Georgia
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School threats on the rise as events like Georgia shooting prompt 'copycats'
Threats against schools are increasing following a shooting at a high school in Barrow County, Ga. It is a recurring ...