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Chick-fil-A employee fights off armed robber | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: A Chick-fil-A employee, Kevin Blair, is grateful to be alive after an armed robbery incident on July 1st. Early that morning, an intruder, Tommy Lee Williams, broke in through the drive-thru window and confronted Blair with a gun, demanding he open the safe. Blair, after explaining he couldn’t access it, decided to fight back. Their struggle lasted around three minutes, during which Blair managed to disarm Williams and escort him out. Williams was arrested later on multiple charges, including armed robbery. Blair credits his martial arts training for his survival and expresses gratitude to return to his family.
A Stone Mountain Chick-fil-A employee told FOX 5 Atlanta he’s grateful to be alive after he came face-to-face with an armed …
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Apalachee shooter's mom called school before shooting: Washington Post says | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Ariel Onot from Fox 5 news reports on the tragic school shooting at Appalache High School. The Washington Post revealed that the accused shooter’s mother warned school staff just minutes before the incident, urging them to find her son after he discussed a potential shooting. A school counselor spoke with her about half an hour prior, but confusion arose due to another student with a similar name. As a result, the school official mistakenly left with the wrong backpack. Neither the suspect nor the other student was present when the shooting occurred. Fox 5 Atlanta is working to confirm these details.
An exclusive report from the Washington Post says that the mother of Colt Gray, accused of a mass shooting at Apalachee High School, called the school the morning of the shooting.
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Greene County to honor life of firefighter killed in action on Sunday
SUMMARY: Green County fire rescue battalion chief Chris Eddie will be laid to rest today after losing his life in an explosion while battling a tractor trailer fire on State Route 15 north of Greensboro. A visitation is scheduled for noon at the Morgan County High School gym in Madison, followed by his funeral service.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners announced that Battalion Chief Chris Eddy died on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
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Apalachee High School shooting: Bikers show up to vigil | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: A local parent expresses gratitude for the support of the community during a recent tragedy affecting children in Appalachin. The gathering, intended to honor a brother’s memory, became a larger demonstration of unity and healing, highlighting the importance of coming together as one family. Acknowledging the pain and anger surrounding the incident, the parent emphasizes the need for collective strength to help those who are struggling. The event serves as a reminder of the community’s care and a call to action to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Thankfulness is extended to all who showed up in solidarity.
Following the devastating mass shooting at Apalachee High School, a group of bikers rounded up and showed their love to the community and the affected families at a vigil held on campus.
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