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Loganville police working to bring in driver accused of firing gun during hit-and-run accident
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· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Loganville Police Department is working to apprehend Connell, with assistance from the Walton County Sheriff's Office and their K-9 unit.
A search is underway for a driver involved in a hit-and-run accident on Georgia Highway 81. m. and the driver, identified as Jacob Connell of Jonesboro, allegedly fired a gun at the other driver before fleeing the scene.
The Loganville Police Department is working to apprehend Connell, with assistance from the Walton County Sheriff's Office and their K-9 unit. A witness reported that Connell fired a gun while driving away from the crash. Further details about the incident and the ongoing search for Connell are available from local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 16, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A search is underway for a driver involved in a hit-and-run accident on Georgia Highway 81. The incident occurred on Saturday at approximately 11:35 a.m. and the driver, identified as Jacob Connell…
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