ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday signed a law that supporters hope will prevent future school shootings like the one that killed two students and two teachers on Sept. 4 at the Apalachee High School northeast of Atlanta.

When he made his appearance, Gov. Kemp’s staff had lined up scores of backers on a staircase, giving an upbeat tone to a piece of legislation rooted in tragedy. "This was a real step forward. Before,

A Georgia bill barring transgender athletes from participating in interscholastic sports teams that align with their gender identity is now law.