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Father of convicted Apalachee school shooter files motion for new trial
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Tim Darnell , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man's attorneys filed the motion, which is based on their assertions.
A motion has been filed in Barrow County Superior Court. This motion is related to the case of a man currently serving a prison sentence. He was convicted on multiple felony charges.
The case is connected to a shooting at a local high school. The incident resulted in the loss of lives and injuries to others. Further details about the motion and the case are available from local news sources.
The man's attorneys filed the motion, which is based on their assertions. The incident occurred in 2024 and had a significant impact on the community.
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Category: schools Published: August 7, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A motion has been filed in Barrow County Superior Court. This motion is related to the case of a man currently serving a prison sentence. He was convicted on multiple felony charges. The case is…
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