This is where the Colt Gray murder trial will move this fall
The murder trial for Colt Gray has been moved from Barrow County following an unopposed defense request.
The murder trial for Colt Gray has been moved from Barrow County following an unopposed defense request.
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The murder trial for Colt Gray has been moved from Barrow County following an unopposed defense request.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The judge overseeing the case of Colt Gray, accused of killing four people and injuring nine others in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting, announced Wednesday afternoon the trial will be held in Columbia County.In his order, Nicholas Primm, chief judge of ...
New court documents are sharing more details on when and where accused Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray will head to trial.Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm ordered on Wednesday that Colt Gray’s trial will be held in Columbia County, which is located near Augusta.Jury selec...
Artists of all ages are encouraged to grab a brush and get creative at “Paint the Dome” event on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Brookhaven City Centre, 4001 Peachtree Road. According to an announcement from the city, the event is inspired by the city’s annual “Paint the Park” trad...
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