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Man, child shot at southwest Atlanta apartment complex, police say
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Woman swept away by north Georgia floodwaters identified
Michael Reed
Michael Reed
Reporter · Sandy Springs, GA
With a background in public health journalism, Michael brings 5 years of experience covering health policy and wellness initiatives. He earned his degree from the University of Georgia and is committed to reporting on local health issues and access to healthcare.
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MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia Emergency Management Agency officials confirmed that one person has died as a result of the “catastrophic” flooding in north Georgia. That person has been identified by the medical examiner’s office. Channel 2 Action News was at the GEMA office on Friday as officials held a news conference. GEMA Director Josh Lamb confirmed that a driver in Murray County was swept away by the swift water. Murray County Medical Examiner’s office identified the driver as Julie Barrs, 56, of Ellijay. Lamb says her car was swept away down CC Camp Road. When the car was found, Barrs was dead. Lamb says only one other injury has been reported related to the flooding. Read more at WSBTV.com. The post Woman swept away by north Georgia floodwaters identified appeared first on Rough Draft®.
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