Apalachee High School resumes classes with new metal detection system [Video]

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Barrow County School District has implemented new security measures following the deadly September shooting at Apalachee High School.

Students and staff at Apalachee High School walked through newly installed weapon detectors on Tuesday.

Dina Valladares has a daughter who is a sophomore.

Her daughter who did not want to be identified chose not to go to school.

“I didn’t go to school today not because of the metal detectors. I just still have heebie-jeebies about it,” she said.

Valladares said her daughter still struggles with the tragedy that unfolded at the school in September when a student, Colt Gray, 14, was charged in connection to the deadly shooting that killed four and injured several others.

“I have a lot of mixed feelings. I do feel positive that we’re moving in the right direction but as well I’m also concerned that the school board is not taking enough initiative to create proactive measures for …