Georgia dock walkway collapse cause under investigation as islanders describe ‘horrible’ aftermath
Survivors of the aluminum walkway collapse on Georgia's Sapelo Island that killed seven people and injured at least three others have revealed details of what authorities are calling a “catastrophic failure.” At approximately 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) crews responded to the Marsh Landing Dock after “a gangway collapsed, sending at […]
SEC Slams Texas With $250,000 Fine After Fans Litter Field With Debris During Defeat To Georgia
It's time for Texas to pay the piper. The Longhorns' loss to Georgia cost them the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 poll, but that's not the only thing that has slipped from their grasp. (Related: Oregon retains No. 1 spot in AP Top 25 poll for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt appears […]
‘Several’ people still missing after Georgia dock collapse that killed 7
Multiple people are still missing after a dock ramp collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island on Saturday, killing at least seven people and seriously injuring six others, authorities said. The Camden County Sheriff's Office has released new images of divers searching for survivors in the murky waters surrounding the gangway that connected the ferry boat to […]
Kirby Smart goes after ESPN, referees after Georgia beats Texas
After Georgia State overcame a brutal upset and still managed to defeat No. 1 and undefeated Texas on Saturday, Kirby Smart didn't hesitate to say what he really thought in his postgame interview. In an interview with ESPN's Katie George, Smart began by saying, “No one gave us a chance” during the 30-15 win. The […]
Seven Killed When Part of Georgia Ferry Dock Collapsed
At least seven people were tragically killed during a cultural gathering in Georgia on Saturday when part of a ferry pier collapsed on Sapelo Island. official said The incident occurred during a celebration for descendants of black slaves from the Gullah-Geechee community, the Associated Press reported. image show Collapsed part of the dock: Eight people […]
Georgia police chaplain, Dr. Charles Houston, identified as victim killed in Sapelo Island dock collapse
A veteran pastor has been identified as one of the seven people killed in a ferry pier collapse on Georgia's Sapelo Island on Saturday afternoon. Dr. Charles Houston, a chaplain with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), plummeted into the ocean along with at least 20 other people when an aluminum gangway collapsed around […]
Harris, Stevie Wonder to attend Souls to the Polls event in Georgia
Harris' campaign on Sunday will roll out across battleground states and mark souls in the polls, with a push focused on reaching Black voters through churches and faith communities. Vice President Harris is scheduled to attend a service and give a speech at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia. He will also be […]
Texas Fans Litter Field With Debris After Referees Nearly Make Horrendous Pass Interference Call In Favor Of Georgia
Austin is in chaos! Texas Longhorns fans were completely enraged Saturday night, littering the field at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium with cans and bottles following a scandalous pass interference call in favor of the Georgia Bulldogs. . The play occurred at a critical moment in the third quarter. A pass interference penalty with three […]
Dock collapse on Georgia’s Sapelo Island leaves as least seven dead | Georgia
At least seven people were killed after part of a ferry pier collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island, authorities said. Multiple people were taken to the hospital, and members of the U.S. Coast Guard, McIntosh County Fire Department, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and other agencies were searching the water, Georgia Department of Natural Resources spokesman […]
7 dead, multiple people rushed to hospital after tragic Georgia ferry dock collapse
Seven people were killed Saturday when part of a ferry pier collapsed during an event honoring descendants of black slaves on Sapelo Island, Georgia, authorities said. One of the deceased was identified as a pastor. At least seven people were killed in the tragic collapse of Sapelo Island. Margaret Coker/The Current “Seven deaths have been […]