Regional Roundup: Drivers Killed in Accident, Security Guard Shooting and Friday Night Lights
A look at top Patch stories from around Georgia.
Two People Killed in Early Morning Crash -- Lawrenceville Patch
An early morning crash on Old Norcross Rd. at Hillandale Rd. left two people dead.
Sgt. Chris Ralston of the Lawrenceville Police Department said on the scene that the driver of a black Volvo was headed eastbound on the road at about 5am. For some unknown reason, the car crossed the median in front of Benefield Elementary School and struck a black Hyundai head on. Both drivers were killed on impact.
The identities of the drivers have not been released.
Security Guard Shot On Ponce – Midtown Patch
Atlanta police are looking for two men in connection with an early morning robbery and shooting on Juniper Street near Ponce de Leon Avenue.
The shooting victim, Joseph Carter, is a security guard at 116 Ponce de Leon Ave.
Carter heard a robbery victim’s screams, ran outside and was shot. He was treated at the scene.
For more on this story, visit Midtown Patch.
Falcons' 'Friday Night Lights' Coming to Suwanee – Suwanee Patch
The Atlanta Falcons will hold their annual Friday Night Lights preseason scrimmage at Peachtree Ridge High on Aug. 3, the team has announced.
It's the fourth year the Falcons have held this event in Gwinnett. Previous stops have been at Norcross, Brookwood and Mill Creek high schools.
Suwanee Patch has more on this story.
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