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On September 4th, 2024, the community of Winder, Georgia, was forever changed by a tragic school shooting at Apalachee High School, which left four people dead and nine others injured. Among the survivors is Natalie Griffith, a young student who now faces a long road to recovery after sustaining serious injuries during the incident.

Natalie’s Story: Apalachee High School Shooting Victim Still Recovering

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024

The Barrow County community continues to grapple with the aftermath of a mass shooting at Apalachee High School, which left four dead and nine others injured. Amid the heartbreak, one family finds a glimmer of hope as their 15-year-old daughter, a shooting victim, returns home from the hospital.

15-Year-Old Released from Hospital After Surviving Apalachee High Mass Shooting

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024

The mother of Colt Gray, the Apalachee High School shooting suspect, warned a school counselor about her son’s behavior shortly before the deadly attack, according to text messages and phone records obtained by The Washington Post.

Crime

Colt Gray’s Mother Warned a School Counselor Minutes Before School Shooting

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 8, 2024September 8, 2024

🔍 The Gist: From July 1 to July 3, Statham will conduct smoke tests on sanitary sewer lines to identify leaks and failures.

Don’t Be Alarmed if You See Smoke in Statham in Early July

by Thom ChandlerJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024

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Crime

Barrow County Girl’s Kidnapper Receives 20-Year Sentence

by Hannah Grace HaggardJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 2024

The Gist: In Bethlehem, Georgia a police shooting on December 3, led to the death of 60-year-old Robert Reynolds Sr., during a response to a domestic disturbance.

Crime

Deputies Kill 60-Year-old Armed Georgia Man

by Thom ChandlerDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023

The Gist: The seasonal burn ban in Georgia ceased as of October 1, reinstating outdoor burning in 54 counties under specific regulations.

Georgia’s outdoor burn ban has been lifted

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023