Camper Details Survival Ordeal

A 28-year-old Jeffersonville woman said her survival skills were put to the test as she endured repeated snowstorms, injuries to her legs, and hunger when stranded for 24 days while camping in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California.

Tiffany Slaton spoke about the experience on Friday, joking, “I may never do a vacation longer than three days ever again.” She was found dehydrated but in otherwise good condition on Wednesday in a snowed-in cabin near Fresno, California.

What began as a planned three-day solo camping trip turned into a three-week quest for survival. She dealt with leg injuries from a fall, 13 snowstorms, difficult hikes, and living off wild leeks and melted snow before finding the unlocked cabin.

  3 Killed, 6 Wounded in Bar Shooting

Three men were killed and six others were wounded in a shooting overnight Saturday at the Midtown Daiquiri Bar & Grill in Macon.

Few details were released by police. Gunfire erupted just after midnight and left behind roughly 60 shell casings, authorities said.

Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones identified the victims as Jedarrius Meadows Jr., 28; Javonta Faulks, 32; and Javarsia Meadows, 24.

Storms Knock Out Power

Severe thunderstorms tore through south metro Atlanta and central Georgia on Sunday morning, downing trees and power lines and knocking out electricity for over 14,000 customers.

Georgia Power and EMCs reported the bulk of outages in areas southwest of Atlanta, including Manchester, Thomaston, and LaGrange.

While the first round of storms ended by late morning, more storms were expected later in the day.

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➤ Cobb County: The school superintendent voiced concern over the “alarming rate” of new multi-family housing in the county, linking it to student transience and declining performance. (More)

➤ Hart County: A 37-year-old motorcyclist led police on a chase with speeds reaching more than 120 mph before crashing into a fence. The driver’s injuries were not disclosed. (More)

➤ Richmond County: Sheriff Eugene Brantley cited community outreach and proactive policing for a 25% drop in major crime 130 days into his term. (More)

➤ Chatham County: Prosecutors dismissed charges against Sandeep Bharadia, who spent 22 years imprisoned before DNA evidence identified another man as a possible suspect. (More)

➤ Grady County: Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brandy Henley of Mitchell County, accused of first-degree arson in a January fire at Kebo’s BBQ & More. (More)

➤ Smyrna: Residents stepped up their complaints about train noise and safety after a May 9 derailment, urging CSX to improve its community engagement. (More)

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➤ Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a home run and reached base in all five plate appearances in a rehab assignment with the Gwinnett Stripers on Saturday. (Watch Video)

➤ Georgia baseball, seeded No. 5 in the SEC Tournament, will play its first game against the winner of Oklahoma and Kentucky on Wednesday. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons’ Week 8 game against Miami could be the first matchup of two left-handed quarterbacks since Michael Vick and Chris Simms in 2006. (More)

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➤ State leaders pledged support for the more than 500 workers losing their jobs following Georgia-Pacific’s decision to close its Cedar Springs containerboard mill. (More)

➤ Mercer University received a $500,000 state grant to expand nursing education, looking to ease Middle Georgia’s hospital staffing shortages. (More)

➤ Delta Air Lines will rebrand its fare classes starting in October, folding Basic Economy into a revamped “Delta Main” tier with three different levels. (More)

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➤ Hartsfield-Jackson Airport expected more than 100,000 travelers on Sunday due to this week’s college graduations. (More)

➤ Severe storms and heavy rain swept through Middle Georgia on Sunday, including the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. (Watch)

➤ Food Well Alliance hosted its annual Soil Festival at Maddox Park, highlighting urban farming with workshops and fresh produce. (More)

➤ Correction: Alice Walker wrote The Color Purple. The Sunday Trivia answer page has been updated with her correct last name.

Do you personally know any nurses?

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Yesterday’s Results:

Would you rather take a weekend trip to Lake Oconee or the Blue Ridge Mountains?

1. Blue Ridge Mountains: 80%
2. Lake Oconee: 20%

What major river was once Georgia’s western boundary?

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