ATLANTA - Georgia Democrats, students, and gun safety advocates gathered at the State Capitol on Wednesday to mark one year since the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School. The somber remembrance honored the two students and two teachers killed in the tragedy and reflected on how to prevent similar violence in the future.
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What we know:
Current and former students shared how the shooting continues to affect them, noting that some are still struggling to heal and live in fear of more gun violence. Advocates who have been pushing for legislative change said new school safety measures passed this year represent progress, but more work remains.
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State Sen. Frank Ginn,