Barrow County students are returning to class for the new school year, nearly two years after a shooting at Apalachee High School. The incident resulted in the loss of four lives. The school district has made changes to improve safety.

Before the shooting, the district had already invested in security measures, but additional steps were taken after the incident. Further details on the changes made by the district are available from local news sources, including an interview with Barrow County Deputy Superintendent Matt Thompson.