Apalachee High plans digital day amid new security rollout
On Thursday, January 8, 2025, the Barrow County Board of Education made a unanimous decision to enhance security measures across its three high schools by approving the purchase and implementation of ...
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Barrow Co. Board of Education approves weapon detection system at high schools
BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Education has voted to authorize the immediate purchase of OpenGate Weapons Detection System to be installed in three Barrow County high schools. Classes were ...
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Barrow County schools will now have metal detectors months after deadly Apalachee High shooting
BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — After months of calls for increased security inside Barrow County schools following a deadly shooting at Apalachee High School on Sept. 4, the county's board of education ...
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Apalachee student brings gun to school after deadly mass shooting, BOE safety meeting: sheriff
At a meeting the night before, Barrow County community members confronted the Barrow Board of Education with concerns about safety in schools. BARROW COUNTY, Ga. - An Apalachee High School student ...
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Apalachee High cancels classes Thursday after student brings weapon on campus
School was canceled Thursday at Apalachee High School after a student was arrested and charged with having a firearm on school grounds, Barrow ... and the Board of Education scheduled a meeting ...
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Apalachee High School holding virtual learning day Monday because of new weapons detection system
Apalachee High School will hold a virtual learning day for students Monday to give staff time to familiarize themselves with ...
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Apalachee High students enter school through new weapons detectors
The Barrow County School District is installing weapons detectors at its three high schools after a student was accused of having a weapon at Apalachee High on Jan. 8, four months after another ...
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Georgia's Barrow County to install weapons detectors after Apalachee High gun arrest
the Barrow County Board of Education voted Thursday to install weapons detectors in its high schools. District leaders intended to discuss safety recommendations later this month, but moved the ...
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Apalachee HS announces digital learning day Monday for metal detector installation
The Barrow County Board of Education has approved the installation of the OpenGate weapons detection system at all county high schools, with an estimated cost of $700,000. The OpenGate system ...
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Apalachee High School student arrested for allegedly bringing gun to campus months after deadly mass shooting
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office said a 14-year-old ... "We will update you all following the board meeting tomorrow with any changes regarding school procedures." On Sept.
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Georgia's Barrow County to install weapons detectors after Apalachee High gun arrest
After weeks of pressure from parents and students, and the arrest of a 14-year-old student who allegedly had a weapon at Apalachee High School this week, the Barrow ...