SUMMARY: Flowery Branch community held a celebration of life for Coach Ricky Aspenwall, attended by hundreds, including former players and coaches from Mountain View High School. Friends and loved ones reflected on his profound impact as both a coach and father figure. His dedication to service and mentoring students resonated deeply, with attendees expressing grief and honoring his legacy. The event featured heartfelt tributes, emphasizing Coach Aspenwall’s influence and character. Family dedicated the song “Save a Seat” by Alex Warren to him, highlighting the lasting memories he created. Aspenwall is now remembered as a beloved figure in the community.

Several coaches who knew Aspinwall through the years shared fond memories of him during a Celebration of Life service.

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SUMMARY: Natalie Griffith, a 15-year-old injured in a school shooting at Appalache High, is recovering well, according to her parents. Natalie was shot multiple times while in algebra class, sustaining serious injuries to her arm, chest, and wrist. Following surgery, her parents report daily improvements, with support from friends and teachers lifting her spirits. Despite the trauma, Natalie is determined to return to school and continue her band activities. Her parents stress the urgent need for school safety reforms, stating no parent should endure such pain. A GoFundMe account has been established to support Natalie and other victims.

Natalie Griffith’s mom says she is simply the bravest girl she has ever seen. Despite being shot during the deadly incident at Apalachee High School and having surgery to reconstruct her wrist, she says she still wants to return to the school once she’s healed in order to finish out the academic year.

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SUMMARY: Ariel Onot from Fox 5 news reports on the tragic school shooting at Appalache High School. The Washington Post revealed that the accused shooter’s mother warned school staff just minutes before the incident, urging them to find her son after he discussed a potential shooting. A school counselor spoke with her about half an hour prior, but confusion arose due to another student with a similar name. As a result, the school official mistakenly left with the wrong backpack. Neither the suspect nor the other student was present when the shooting occurred. Fox 5 Atlanta is working to confirm these details.

An exclusive report from the Washington Post says that the mother of Colt Gray, accused of a mass shooting at Apalachee High School, called the school the morning of the shooting.

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