Apalachee shooting anniversary brings reflection, renewed calls for legislative change
Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp pose for a photo on Sept. 3, 2026, at the state Capitol in Atlanta with community members affected by the deadly 2024 Apalachee High School shooting after issuing a proclamation marking Sept. 4, 2026 as Apalachee Remembrance Day. Alander Rocha/Georgia Recorder Georgia marked the second anniversary of the deadly 2024 Apalachee High School shooting as Apalachee Remembrance Day while drawing calls for state leaders to move beyond commemorations and enact measures to prevent another tragedy. Brian Kemp gathered with Apalachee High School families, community members affected by the 2024 shooting and law enforcement Thursday after issuing a proclamation marking Sept.