Apalachee HS shooting: Lawyers claim search of father's home improper

The father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter was back in court today, the same day Barrow County students return to classes.

Barrow County begins school year with $2M security upgrade

Students return back to Barrow County schools with the echoes of a mass school shooting at Apalachee High School and increased security.

Barrow County School Board commits $2M to fully fund resource officers

The Barrow County Board of Education plans to cover 100% of the salaries and benefits for school resource officers after the county withdrew financial support.

Apalachee HS shooting: Trial delayed for Colin Gray, father of shooting suspect

A Barrow County Superior Court judge has granted a delay in the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the teenager accused in the deadly Apalachee High School shooting.

Mother of Apalachee HS victim to file lawsuit over missed warnings

Breanna Schermerhorn plans to file a $25 million lawsuit, alleging multiple agencies failed to act on warning signs before the Apalachee High School shooting.

Apalachee HS shooting: Judge weighing challenge to father's indictment

The father of accused Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray was back in court on Tuesday for a new hearing ahead of his murder trial.

New hearings for Colt Gray, Colin Gray scheduled this summer

Colt Gray, accused of a school shooting in September 2024, has two evidentiary hearings scheduled for June 27 and July 15.

Teachers killed in Apalachee HS shooting to be added to national memorial

Two teachers killed during last year's shooting at Apalachee High School will be added to the National Memorial to Fallen Educators later this month.

Barrow County faces backlash over proposed cuts to school resource officer funding

Barrow County plans to reduce funding for school resource officers, supporting only 12 of 25 positions, reversing a previous cost-sharing agreement with the school board.

Barrow County Board of Education stands firm on SRO program amid funding dispute

Critics argue the timing of the funding change is troubling, especially after a recent deadly school shooting, emphasizing the importance of SROs in ensuring safety.

Apalachee High School graduates remember victims during ceremony

Apalachee High School’s Class of 2025 will graduate in the first commencement since a mass shooting in September that killed two students and two teachers.

Apalachee High shooting: Judge rules on Colin Gray venue change request

A Barrow County judge approved moving jury selection for Colin Gray’s trial to Hall County due to concerns that local jurors could be biased by widespread media coverage and the community’s emotional ties.

New scholarship honors coach killed in Apalachee HS shooting

A new scholarship has been created in memory of Apalachee High School assistant football coach and math teacher Richard “Ricky" Aspinwall, one of four people killed in a tragic shooting last year.

Apalachee HS hosts 'Barrow Together' event thanking community for support after shooting

Eight months after the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School claimed the lives of two students and two teachers, the school community expressed gratitude to those who supported them through the difficult times.

Possible plea hearing date planned in Apalachee HS shooter Colt Gray's case

Attorneys for a 14-year-old boy charged in the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School have asked a judge for more time ahead of a possible plea hearing later this year.

Trump cuts $1B in school mental health grants, sparking concern in Georgia

The Trump administration is eliminating $1 billion in federal grants originally intended to help schools across the country hire more counselors and psychologists.