Violence toward churches erupts in Middle Georgia

A rash of violence towards churches has erupted in Middle Georgia. Today, Holly Springs Baptist Church of Warthen in Washington county was destroyed. It was the second church to burn this week. Yesterday, Mount Sanai Baptist Church in Sandersville burned.

Gunfire was reported at another Washington county church last night.

A spokesman for state Insurance and Fire Commissioner's office said both fires are considered suspicious. The causes of the fires are unknown. Investigators are at the scene today.