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Drills, officers and locked doors: What are Hall and Gainesville school leaders doing to keep kids safe?
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Hall County Sheriff's Office deputies arrive at Cherokee Bluff Middle School Friday, July 29, 2022, during an active shooter drill for Hall County first responders. - photo by Scott Rogers
In the wake of the Apalachee High School shooting that killed four and injured nine, you may be wondering what local schools are doing to keep students and staff safe, and what plans they have in place in the event of an active shooter. We spoke with officials in the Gainesville and Hall County school systems to find out.