Fire reported at funeral home in Cobb County

Firefighters responded to a fire around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Medford-Peden Funeral Home on Canton Road in Marietta, according to Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services. According to the fire department, firefighters encountered flames and heavy smoke upon arrival. SKYFOX 5 flew over the funeral home and observed multiple fire engines on the property. Canton Road between Dickerson Road and Owenby Drive was closed until firefighters could clear the scene. At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown.
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Macon woman arrested for setting house on fire, dousing woman in gasoline, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says

A woman was arrested in Macon after the Bibb County Sheriff's Office says she set a home on fire and attempted to burn a woman, according to a press release from the sheriff's office. They say it all started as a fight on Sunday in the 3800 block of Log Cabin Drive on Sunday, and it ended with 53-year-old Kimberly Lashawn Brooks behind bars, the sheriff's office said. The sheriff's office says the call came in just before 11:45 a.m. on Sunday and, when authorities arrived, they found a 25-year-old woman outside of a home with gasoline poured all over her. They say a fire was also set inside the residence, which was subsequently put out. Paramedics treated the 25-year-old woman and, according to the release, the victim was "cleared" by paramedics on the scene. After the investigation, they say investigators identified Brooks as the suspect.
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Augusta Fire Department to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new fire station

The Augusta Fire Department will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new fire station on Wednesday. The new station will be located at 2075 Powell Road. City officials say the event marks the beginning of the construction process for a state-of-the-art facility that will enhance emergency responses. The ceremony will take place at 9 am.
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