Gravesite Vandalism in Pickens

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Story by Lonnie Adams

Pickens County, GA – The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office has reported an act of vandalism at the cemetery of the local Antioch Baptist Church.Six gravesites in total were vandalized, including the Young, Cochran, and Moss families. Local Sheriff and detectives have collected evidence from the scene including tire tracks and burgundy paint.

Kris Stancil has requested anyone with information about this crime to please contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 706-253-8935.

As for the graves themselves, Deacons of the church have been in contact with a memorial company to see about repairs.

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