Report: Republican Field Staffer Killed in Sandy Springs Wreck

A field staffer for the Georgia Republican Party died in an accident along Georgia 400 near Interstate 285 in Sandy Springs.

Maret “Mack” Burgess, 25, of Roswell died in the two-vehicle, rollover accident that occurred shortly after 1:20 p.m., according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Burgess graduated from Centennial High School in 2008 and from the University of Tennessee in 2012.

Deal said in a statement that Burgess was an “incredible young man” who had a “bright future ahead of him.”

“This is a terrible loss for everyone in our organization and for anyone who knew him,” he added. “We are going to take some time to grieve and pay our respects to Mack and to the Burgess family. I ask that everyone bear with us as we take a break from the campaign to mourn a life ended much too soon.”

Georgia Republican Party John Padgett added words cannot express the “sadness that fills our hearts” in a statement also issued Tuesday afternoon.

“Mack was well known in the office and around the state for his tireless work ethic, contagious passion, bold leadership and zest for life,” he added. “But more importantly, Mack was a loyal friend with a heart for service. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mack’s family and loved ones as they mourn his passing. We pray that they will find peace and comfort during this time of sadness and despair.”

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(Photo: Maret “Mack” Burgess. Credit: campaign of Nathan Deal)