Ga. man dies in Fla. triathalon

Race officials say a Georgia man died after he was pulled from the water during the swimming portion of a Florida triathlon.

The News Herald reports that Patrick Kane, 38, of Roswell, Ga., died at a hospital shortly after he was pulled from the Gulf of Mexico during the Gulf Coast Triathlon on Saturday.

Race Director Shelley Bramblett called Kane's death a "tragic incident."

The newspaper reports that Kane flipped over during the 1.2-mile swimming leg of the competition and was then pulled from the water.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Lt. Stan Kirkland says officials from his agency were called to the scene at about 8 a.m. Saturday to help in the rescue effort.

An autopsy hasn't been scheduled yet.

(The Associated Press)

Georgia woman could have botulism

A Georgia woman could be the latest victim of a botulism outbreak. Today doctors are testing 20-year-old Anansar Ituen of Roswell after she complained of botulism poisoning symptoms. Her mother says she had eaten a food recalled because of botulism fears. The company, Castleberry’s Foods, has closed its Augusta plant where the bacteria may have gotten into food products. For a complete list of recalled foods, visit www.castleberrys.com

Fireworks ban in northwest Georgia city

Another Georgia city will institute a ban on fireworks today, with another possibly to follow. The city of Cartersville, east of Rome, will have their ban in place starting at midnight tonight within the city limits. The ban includes all commercial and public use of fireworks. It will stay in place until the designation of the extreme drought warning is lifted by the National Weather Service.

The city of Roswell in metro Atlanta might put a ban in place later today. Fire officials will give their recommendation to the mayor and City Council this evening. On Friday, Roswell fire officials tested some fireworks to determine its' effect on the grass. At issue is the city's July 4th fireworks display.

Drought could prevent 4th of July fireworks

A suburban Atlanta city might cancel its fireworks show on the Fourth of July because of drought. Roswell’s fire chief is asking the city to cancel the show because flying sparks could cause a fire. There is a meeting at 5 tonight to make decision.

Drought pits neighbor vs. neighbor

Georgia’s drought is pitting some neighbors against each other.

Police in Columbia County east of Augusta say they’re getting up to 10 calls a day from people reporting their neighbor’s water violations. Now, the county is disconnecting repeat violators’ water supply. So far, almost 50 households have had water disconnected this drought season because of violating the rules.

Police in Roswell north of Atlanta say they’re also getting calls from people reporting their neighbors’ water violations.