Updated Sep 5, 2024 - Politics & Policy

In photos: Georgia community comes together at vigil for school shooting victims

Rebecca Falconer

A man carries a large cross to a vigil for the Apalachee High School shooting at Jug Tavern Park in Winder, Georgia, on September 4, 2024. — A man carries a large cross to a vigil for the Apalachee High School shooting victims at Jug Tavern Park in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Photo: Christian Monterrosa/AFP via Getty Images

A vigil for the Apalachee High School shooting victims was attended by dozens of members of the Winder, Georgia, community on Wednesday evening.

The big picture: Candles were lit and balloons were released following prayers at Winder's Jug Tavern Park, about an hour northeast of Atlanta, for victims of the shooting, which killed two teachers and two students and wounded nine other people.

Students, faculty and community members gather for a vigil after a shooting at Apalachee High School on September 4, 2024 in Winder, Georgia. Four fatalities and multiple injuries have been reported, and a 14-year-old suspect is in custody according to authorities. — Students, faculty and community members gather for a vigil for the Apalachee High School shooting victims on Sept. 4, in Winder, Georgia. Photo: Megan Varner/Getty Images

People pray during a vigil for the Apalachee High School shooting at Jug Tavern Park in Winder, Georgia, on September 4, 2024. — People pray during a vigil for the Apalachee High School shooting victims in Jug Tavern Park on Sept. 4. Photo: Christian Monterrosa/AFP via Getty Images

A family embraces during a vigil for the victims of the Apalachee High School shooting at Jug Tavern Park in Winder, Georgia, on September 4. — A family embraces during the park vigil for the shooting victims on Sept. 4. Photo: Christian Monterrosa/AFP via Getty Images

Balloons are released during a vigil for the victims of the Apalachee High School shooting at Jug Tavern Park in Winder, Georgia, on September 4. — Balloons are released during a vigil for the Apalachee High School shooting victims during the Sept. 4 park vigil. Photo: Christian Monterrosa/AFP via Getty Images

Two women embrace as students, faculty and community members gather for a vigil after a shooting at Apalachee High School on September 4, 2024 in Winder, Georgia. — Two women embrace as students, faculty and community members gather for a vigil on Sept. 4. Photo: Megan Varner/Getty Images

Students and faculty as well as community members gather for a vigil after a shooting at Apalachee High School on September 4, 2024 in Winder, Georgia. — Students, faculty and community members gathered during a Sept. 4 vigil. Photo: Megan Varner/Getty Images

Editor's note: This article has been updated with more photos and further context.

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