As the Apalachee High School community continues to heal from the devastating mass shooting, country rap star Jelly Roll will privately perform for faculty and students Saturday afternoon, the city of Winder announced.
“This private event aims to foster healing and unity for the students, faculty, and families of Apalachee High School as they come together to reflect and support one another following September’s tragedy,” city officials posted on social media.
The event will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Jug Tavern Park.
According to the city, road closures will be in effect in the area starting today and continuing through Saturday. Parking in downtown Winder will be very limited, and a security screening will be in place.
Only those with school-issued AHS wristbands will be permitted into the park. Others will be directed to an overflow lot while space permits.
Attendees are welcome to bring blankets and unopened non-alcoholic beverages. However, weapons, alcohol, chairs, and coolers are prohibited.
Food and beverage vendors will be on-site, and a free water station will be available.
Jelly Roll’s music often explores themes of personal struggles, redemption, and mental health, drawing from his own experiences, which include time in prison and battles with addiction. Although he initially emerged on the hip-hop scene, he transitioned to country music and found success with hits like "Son of a Sinner" and "Save Me," a collaboration with Lainey Wilson.
Jelly Roll is not the first celebrity to support the community. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson invited the football team and school staff to visit him on set after the shooting and attended the team’s first home game.
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