Chase McGee

Colin Gray refuted allegations that he was a negligent or absent father, instead recounting his family's troubled history with multiple moves and workplace injuries.

He spoke of his wife's drug addiction and an episode where she threatened to kill him and their son Colt.

He described a trusting relationship with Colt, who was charged with the killings of two students and two teachers.

Prosecutors asked Gray about several instances where his son had severe anger or behavioral issues going back as far as first grade.

For NPR News, I'm Chase McGee in Winder.

Colin Gray refuted allegations that he was a negligent or absent father, instead recounting his family's troubled history with multiple moves and workplace injuries.

He spoke of his wife's drug addiction and an episode where she threatened to kill him and their son Colt.

He described a trusting relationship with Colt, who was charged with the killings of two students and two teachers.

Prosecutors asked Gray about several instances where his son had severe anger or behavioral issues going back as far as first grade.

For NPR News, I'm Chase McGee in Winder.

The sudden drop in temperature will bring the state's growing season to a halt as below freezing temperatures reach far into South Georgia.

Pam Knox is an extension climatologist at the University of Georgia.

She says some hardy crops like broccoli could survive, but others aren't used to freezing temperatures this early in the year.

The National Weather Service issued a warning for central Georgia, where temperatures could dip as low as 19 degrees.

The warning notes that outdoor plumbing could freeze and sensitive plants should be covered.

Temperatures will gradually warm later in the week.

For NPR News, I'm Chase McGee.