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🌱 How Crisp Regional mobilized after Vienna’s mass shooting

Vienna, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Vienna! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Crisp Regional mobilized after Vienna’s mass shooting
  • What investigators are asking Vienna residents to do after the shooting
  • How a late-night Vienna block party turned deadly so quickly

Also on today's calendar: Fullington Academy Trojans vs Georgia Christian... and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 26 patients taken to Crisp Regional after mass shooting in Vienna, hospital says (13wmaz.com) — After the mass shooting in Vienna, Crisp Regional Hospital received 26 victims within about 40 minutes and immediately activated its emergency response protocols. Teams worked through the early morning to stabilize patients, perform emergency surgeries, and arrange transfers when needed. Hospital leaders praised first responders and pledged continued support as Dooly County and neighboring communities begin healing.
   

2. GBI investigaves mass shooting in Vienna (cordeledispatch.com) — Residents of Vienna are reeling after a mass shooting at a neighborhood block party on Pine Street left two people dead and 35 injured early Sunday morning. Dooly County deputies were already patrolling when shots rang out, and the GBI is now leading an active investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact investigators or submit anonymous tips.
   

3. 2 shot dead and dozens injured at Vienna, Georgia, block party shooting (baytobaynews.com) — In Vienna, an early Sunday block party turned tragic when gunfire killed two people and left nearly three dozen others injured. Dooly County deputies were already on patrol when shots broke out, and the GBI says 35 people were hurt and taken to several hospitals. Autopsies are underway as investigators work to understand what happened.
   

4. Mass shooting at Georgia block party leaves 2 dead, 35 injured (foxnews.com) — Vienna residents are confronting the aftermath of a massive block party shooting that killed two young men and injured 35 others after more than 50 shots were fired at two nearby locations. Officials say the unsanctioned gathering drew over 1,000 people during Dooly County High’s homecoming weekend, prompting added school safety measures. Investigators have not made any arrests and are urging those responsible to surrender.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Vienna

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Vienna

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.