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Students, parents and staff want changes at Apalachee HS
SUMMARY: Nearly three weeks after a tragic shooting at Appalache High School, students are set to return on Tuesday. While the Barrow County School District plans to increase police presence on campus, many students and parents feel this is insufficient without further safety measures. Concerns have been raised about gun access and the need for clear backpacks, with alumni group “Change for Chi” advocating for stricter security protocols. Superintendent Dr. Dallas Lauff mentioned ongoing discussions for additional safety layers, but some, including student Sasha Contreras, argue that a comprehensive safety plan should have been implemented before students return. Virtual learning options have been denied by the district.
Students, parents and staff are demanding changes before they return to Apalachee High School after a mass shooting. They believe more should be done to protect students.
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Police officer at center of homicide investigation
SUMMARY: Valerie Anderson is seeking justice for her son, Devon, who was shot three times by off-duty Atlanta police officer Melvin Potter outside Nikki’s Smoking Bar on August 5th. Surveillance footage captured Potter leaving the bar shortly after an argument broke out in the parking lot, leading to Devon’s death. Although Potter was arrested, he has not been charged with homicide but rather for refusing a blood draw post-shooting. Anderson is determined to hold Potter accountable and demands truth and transparency regarding the incident.
Atlanta Police officer Melvin Potter was convicted of DUI in 2021 in Coweta County. He’s now accused of killing a man outside a bar in South Fulton: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/mother-demands-justice-off-duty-apd-officer-shot-killed-her-son-despite-not-being-charged-for-it/85-b657868f-3f1a-4143-a8ec-99d5d9c5fe34
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One injured after shots fired at football game at Cobb County high school
SUMMARY: Cob County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred during a Youth Football League game at South Cobb High School. The incident unfolded as families gathered to enjoy the game, which turned violent when shots were fired. Authorities have a suspect in custody, and while one person was injured, details regarding the nature and severity of the injury remain undisclosed. Reports indicate that some teens were removed from the game before the shooting took place. The event was not organized by the Cobb County School District but rented through the community. Updates are ongoing as police continue their investigation.
School district officials stressed that this was not a district event.
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SWAT situation in Milton ends peacefully with suspect in custody: Police
SUMMARY: A man was arrested in Milton, North Fulton County, following a disturbing incident at the IMT Deerfield complex on Morris Road. Witnesses reported the man screaming from his balcony, urging people to call his family and threatening to shoot anyone who approached his door. He was armed with a gun, prompting a response from local law enforcement, including Milton, Roswell, Alpharetta, and Forsyth police. This was not the first incident involving the man at the complex, as police had been called previously. More information is expected to be reported as the situation develops.
A man is in custody after police spent hours responding to a “reported incident” at an apartment complex in Milton on Saturday afternoon.
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