(GA. NEWS NETWORK)
*Five people have been shot and killed at a residence in Douglas, the city’s police department said on Saturday. No other information was immediately available except that the dead were discovered by police late Friday night. It was the third mass shooting in Georgia in two weeks. (SRN NEWS/AP CONTRIBUTED TO THIS STORY.)
*Meanwhile, authorities have arrested a teenager, Khadarius Ray, 17, in connection with the deadly shooting in Vienna. Two people, 21-year-old Ja’Quavion Jackson and 23-year-old Macaleb Jackson, were killed in the Sunday shooting, while 35 others were wounded. Authorities say gunfire erupted during an unpermitted block party attended by more than 1,000 people. Investigators have not determined how many shooters were involved or released a motive, but additional arrests are expected.
*In Valdosta, a city police officer has been found dead at the town’s municipal court complex. His body was found Wednesday afternoon. No further details have been released. GBI is leading the investigation.
*A Rome florist could face prison time for allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars from couples and leaving them high and dry. Floyd County authorities arrested 27-year-old Lauren Bogardus earlier this week. Investigators say she took money from customers in six states, including Georgia, since last year without delivering their wedding flowers. One couple shelled out nearly $2,900 for bouquets and centerpieces that never arrived.