Peach Tree Times

Today, House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Auburn), Majority Caucus Vice Chairman Houston Gaines (R-Athens), and State Representative Holt Persinger (R-Winder) issued statements regarding the shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County.

“Ashley and I mourn today’s tragic loss of life in our community and are in prayer for the victims and their families, as well as for the students, faculty, and staff at Apalachee High School who were impacted by the shooting,” said Leader Efstration. “We are grateful to law enforcement for their courageous response to neutralize the shooter and secure the scene.”

“This morning, students, teachers, and staff went to school expecting a day like any other — and instead were met with tragedy,” said Vice Chairman Gaines. “I join all Georgians in praying for the victims of today’s senseless violence, their loved ones, and the Apalachee High School and Barrow County community. What happened today should never occur anywhere in our society, much less in our schools. Thank you to our law enforcement officers and first responders who immediately jumped into action. May God Bless Apalachee High School and Barrow County.”

“I am deeply saddened by today’s senseless shooting at Apalachee High School,” said Rep. Persinger. “It is my hope that all Georgians will lift up Barrow County in prayer tonight as our community grapples with this tragedy.”