A violent dispute led a driver to pull into a nursing home in Griffin for help. The incident occurred at Brightmoor Nursing Home, which is located on Georgia Highway 16 West. Deputies responded to the scene and disarmed a man who was armed with a handgun.
This took place in the parking lot of the nursing home. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including FOX 5 Atlanta.
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