Students and teachers at Apalachee High School returned to campus on Monday for the first time since police say a 14-year-old student shot and killed four people on school grounds.
The students were greeted by grief counselors, therapy dogs and an increase in law enforcement, including Georgia State Patrol.
Standing near a pile of flowers surrounding the base of the flag pole outside of the school ahead of an open house for students, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said the return was a “huge step” toward healing.
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