The River Rises Up for Apalachee High School

On September 4, 2024, Apalachee High School in Winder, experienced a shooting, leaving two students and two teachers dead, while also injuring seven others.

One year after this tragedy, 97.1 The River and Mobile Hydraulics support the students and staff of Apalachee High School, and all of Barrow County as they continue to recover from this tragedy.

How you can help:

Donate to the Barrow Community Foundation. Your gift to the Barrow Community Foundation will improve the quality of life in Barrow County, Georgia by addressing the needs that matter in our community. Whether you establish a donor-advised fund, sponsor student scholarships or give to a community fund, BCF is committed to making a difference where it really counts. Give today and leave a legacy for the future of Barrow.
Donate to Barrow Together through the Barrow Community Foundation.
Purchase items from the Apalachee High School teacher wish list on Amazon.com.

How to get help:

Barrow Response and Needs Center for Healing. A place to grow, rebuild and find hope. This center provides links to those affected by the Apalachee High School Shooting that occurred on September 4, 2024. Resources include Victim & Social Services, Social Connection & Empowerment, Health & Wellness, and Managing Grief & Trauma.
Free Mental health resources for families via ParentGuidance.org. Through a partnership with The Cook Center for Human Connection, Barrow County School System is proud to offer this valuable resource dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of our community. The goal is to provide every adult and caregiver in our district with free access to reliable, compassionate, and professional guidance to navigate the toughest parenting challenges.
Victim Connect is an OVC-funded service that offers confidential assistance to victims of crime. Trained specialists are available to help you locate services in your area, including mental health counseling, legal services, and more.
The Disaster Distress Helpline, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is a national hotline dedicated to year-round disaster crisis counseling.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): The NCTSN provides a series of resources that may assist parents, school personnel, pediatric care providers, and others when speaking with youth and teens.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and its territories. The 988 Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining local care and resources with national standards and best practices.