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“Miracle”: Pickens County woman speaks days after explosion in her home


“Miracle”: Pickens County woman speaks days after explosion in her home

PICKENS COUNTY, Georgia. – A 62-year-old Pickens County woman still has a long road to recovery after her home exploded in early August. Shelly Harlan has been in the burn unit at Grady Memorial Hospital since her home on Highway 53 West caught fire on the afternoon of August 17. The woman was living in […]

Pickens County woman suffers severe burns in house explosion, community gathers support


Pickens County woman suffers severe burns in house explosion, community gathers support

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Shelly Harlan of Pickens County suffered burns to 60 percent of her body when she returned home from work Saturday afternoon. Currently, the Pickens County Fire Department suspects a gas leak, but further investigation is needed to be certain. Firefighters said Harlan escaped and was taken to Grady […]

Woman with life-threatening burns flown out by helicopter after house explosion in Pickens County


Woman with life-threatening burns flown out by helicopter after house explosion in Pickens County

House explosion leaves woman fighting for her life A Pickens County woman is fighting for her life after her home exploded over the weekend. She was flown by rescue helicopter to the burn unit at Grady Memorial Hospital, and the Jasper-area community is supporting her in a big way. PICKENS COUNTY, Georgia. – A Pickens […]