WINDER, Ga. — Weeks after a tragic school shooting took the lives of two teachers and two students at Apalachee High School, students and faculty have a glimmer of happiness to look forward to, thanks to country music star Jelly Roll.
Ahead of his show in Atlanta on Saturday night, the "Son Of A Sinner" singer will stop in Winder for a private healing performance at Jug Tavern Park at 1:30 p.m.
The city says the event aims to "foster healing and unity for students, faculty, and families" as they recover from the tragedy. Only those with school-issued wristbands will be permitted into the park, and all other guests will be directed to an overflow lot while space allows.
Food and beverage vendors will be available on-site, and there will also be a free water station.
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More on the Apalachee High School shooting
The shooting occurred on the morning of September 4 at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. The victims included two teachers, Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Cristina Irimie, 53, along with two students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14 years old.
Colt Gray, 14, was arrested and charged with the shooting.
In the wake of the tragedy, condolences have poured in from across the state and nation, including from Governor Brian Kemp and President Joe Biden, both of whom expressed their support for the victims' families and the community.
The Barrow County School District canceled classes for several weeks and has been offering crisis counseling to affected students and staff, aiming to provide support and comfort in this time of grief.
