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After September’s deadly school shooting in Georgia, a call goes out for greater gun control
A Georgia Democratic lawmaker is pushing for stricter gun safety laws to stem a tide of violence like the mass shooting last September at a high school northeast of Atlanta.
Gun safety advocates call for change at Georgia Capitol in first session after Apalachee shooting
An Apalachee High School student is urging lawmakers to consider the issue of firearm access in their talks about improving school safety in the aftermath of the deadly shooting in Winder, Georgia, five months ago.
Apalachee students, parents, and GA lawmakers gather at state capitol to address school safety
The fact that a 14-year-old got his hands on a gun and killed four people inside her daughter’s high school, shows parent Dina Valladares that legislation requiring guns be stored securely if a minor is in the home is critical.
Father of Apalachee High School shooting victim backs Georgia push to track students
For Richard Aspinwall, supporting legislation to bolster safety in Georgia schools is about carrying on the legacy of his son.Richard “Ricky” Aspinwall, a math teacher and football coach, was one of four people shot to death at Apalachee High School in September as he tried to protect his students.
Apalachee High students, families push for school safety legislation in wake of tragedy
Students, teachers, and grieving families from Apalachee High School are demanding lawmakers take the next step to pass safe storage laws.
Apalachee High School students call for change with walkout
BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — Students at Apalachee High School are walking out of the building Tuesday to demand school safety legislation. The students will hold a four-minute moment of silence in honor of the four people killed during the school shooting in September. Students will also deliver speeches to call for legislative action.
Georgia parties have differing ideas in response to Apalachee shooting
Georgia Democrats have long seen gun restrictions as an answer to curbing gun violence, but as the minority party, their legislation has had nearly no impact. State Rep. Michelle Au said she applauds Burns’ attention to school safety and even agrees with many aspects of his proposals, especially in focusing resources on student mental health.
Apalachee High student, families go to GA Capitol demanding tougher school safety, gun storage laws
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Georgia representatives push for safety with families from Apalachee High School
This comes after a school safety package was proposed
Georgia House Speaker pushes for school safety legislation after Apalachee shooting
To prevent future school shootings like the one that occurred at Apalachee High School last September, House Speaker Jon Burns said he will support the development of a statewide database that would contain information about students’ mental health history.
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