Jelly Roll holding private concert for Apalachee High School families

Country music star Jelly Roll wants to put a smile on the faces of the students, staff and families of Apalachee High School weeks after the tragic deadly shooting.

The singer will hold a private concert in Winder’s Jug Tavern Park on Saturday afternoon before performing at State Farm Arena on Saturday night .

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The concert is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and is only open to those associated with Apalachee High School.

The City of Winder says the concert is 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.”

Several roads around the park will be closed. E. Athens St. will close on Friday for the city’s Spooktacular Halloween event and will stay closed through the concert. E. Candler St. and Jug Tavern Park will be closed all day on Saturday.

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