Winder

Winder, Georgia, is the location of Apalachee High School, where a school shooting occurred in September 2024. The shooting resulted in the deaths of two teachers and two students. The father of the teenage shooter, Colin Gray, was recently on trial facing 29 charges, including murder and child cruelty, related to his role in the incident. The trial concluded in February 2026 with a guilty verdict on all counts. The prosecution argued that Gray provided the rifle used in the shooting and ignored warning signs. The case has garnered significant attention, particularly in light of ongoing discussions about school safety and gun control. Furthermore, Georgia is considering implementing weapons detection systems in all public schools, potentially influenced by events like the shooting in Winder.