Quantcast

Georgia Mountain News

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Rep. Carter addresses Barrow County high school shooting

Webp xu6q8oitupqsc502fhb1f0s1hd15

Rep. Earl L. Carter, US Representative for Georgia's 1st District | Official U.S. House headshot

Rep. Earl L. Carter, US Representative for Georgia's 1st District | Official U.S. House headshot

SAVANNAH – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) released a statement today following a school shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, GA, which resulted in multiple injuries and fatalities.

“I am praying for all of Barrow County today as we mourn the lives lost and those impacted by a senseless, tragic act of violence at Apalachee High School. Thank you to our brave law enforcement agents who responded to the call and were able to apprehend the suspect."

Carter emphasized the importance of safety in educational environments: “Every child and educator should be safe in the classroom. Unity, not division, is how we combat those who wish us harm. Together, we are strong.”

###

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate

MORE NEWS