Apalachee High School has new football coach after former head coach resigns
Apalachee High School has hired Kevin Saunders as its new head football coach, with hopes that he can revitalize the school's program.
Father of accused Apalachee High School shooter seeks venue change for trial
The father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, Colt Gray, is asking for a change of venue for his upcoming trial.
Marietta City Schools votes to add new weapons detection systems
Marietta City Schools is the latest district to add weapons detection systems in their schools.
Georgia House passes sweeping school safety bill after school shooting
The Georgia House overwhelmingly passed a school safety bill on Tuesday in response to the September 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School that left two teachers and two students dead.
Apalachee High School forms partnership to support students, teachers
Apalachee High School officials have announced a new partnership aimed at providing mental health support for both students and staff.
Apalachee High School head football coach stepping down after mass shooting
Apalachee High School head football coach Mike Hancock is stepping down, citing post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, grief, and depression in the wake of a deadly school shooting last September.
Barrow County Schools announce additional new security feature
Barrow County school officials say newly implemented weapons detection systems are effectively screening students at all middle and high schools.
Bond granted for father of accused Apalachee High School shooter
Bond has been granted for the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter. The judge issued a $500,000 bond for Colin Gray during a hearing on Tuesday afternoon.
Apalachee HS shooting victim's brother demands better security in Barrow County schools
It's been five months since the mass shooting at Apalachee High School and parents continue to push for stronger safety measures.
Apalachee High School students demand action for school safety at State Capitol
In the wake of a deadly school shooting last fall, Apalachee High School students and alumni rallied Tuesday morning at the Georgia State Capitol to demand stricter firearm storage laws and improved school safety measures.
Georgia House Speaker introduces sweeping school safety reforms after mass shooting
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has introduced a comprehensive school safety plan to the legislature, aiming to prevent tragedies like the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County last fall.
Apalachee High School installs weapons detection systems following tragic shooting
Apalachee High School students participated in virtual learning on Monday as the school installed OpenGate Weapons Detection Systems.
Apalachee HS announces digital learning day Monday for metal detector installation
Apalachee High School will observe a Digital Learning Day on Monday to allow the installation of metal detectors.
Apalachee shooting: Barrow County to install weapons detection systems in all high schools
Barrow County school officials say weapon detection systems will be installed at all county high schools.
Apalachee student brings gun to school after deadly mass shooting, BOE safety meeting: sheriff
An Apalachee High School student was arrested Wednesday afternoon for bringing a gun to school, according to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office. This comes just months after a deadly mass shooting was carried out at the same school in September.
Parents, students demand more safety measures after Apalachee High School shooting
Concerned parents and students say they aren't seeing enough urgency to boost safety months after the deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School.
Apalachee High School: New portable classrooms to open after deadly mass shooting
Later this week, students at Apalachee High School will get a look at new portable classrooms.
Apalachee High School shooting: Winder police officers honored for actions
Six officers from the Winder Police Department have been awarded the Distinguished Citizen Medal by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
UGA journalism students release Apalachee HS shooting documentary
A new documentary is shedding light on the tragic story of the Apalachee High School shooting.
Apalachee High shooting: Barrow County Schools continue campus safety discussions
The Barrow County School Board is expected to discuss its upcoming school safety survey during its meeting on Tuesday evening.