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Colt Gray and father Colin Gray face Barrow County sentencings
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Rey Llerena , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Colt Gray's father, Colin Gray, is also facing sentencing in Barrow County.
A sentencing decision is pending in Barrow County for 16-year-old Colt Gray. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the Apalachee High School shooting. The outcome of his sentencing will determine his future, with the possibility of life in prison without parole.
Colt Gray's father, Colin Gray, is also facing sentencing in Barrow County. Further details on the sentencing and charges are available from local news sources, including FOX 5 Atlanta .
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A sentencing decision is pending in Barrow County for 16-year-old Colt Gray. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the Apalachee High School shooting. The outcome of his sentencing will…
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