SUMMARY: Over Labor Day weekend on Tybee Island, Georgia, strong winds and waves created hazardous water conditions, prompting lifeguards to warn swimmers about dangerous rip currents. White-capped waves and rough surf led to a red flag warning, with officials considering a double red flag to restrict swimming to knee-deep water for safety. Rip currents cause over 80% of US beach rescues, especially during busy holidays. Lifeguard supervisor Jackson Vrisco emphasized alertness and monitoring conditions, while Mayor Brian West advised those caught in rip currents to stay calm and let the current carry them before swimming back. Visitors should heed flag warnings near lifeguard towers.

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SUMMARY: Westside High School’s football team, led by new Head Coach Cedric Mason and Offensive Line Coach Marqus Jackson, is dedicating their off-weeks to community service, volunteering at Masters Table Soup Kitchen. Mason emphasizes building not just athletes but responsible men who give back to their community, showing gratitude to supporters beyond fundraising efforts. Jackson hopes their actions challenge negative stereotypes about youth and inspire others to volunteer locally. Senior Reonte Brown stresses that Westside should be known not just for sports, but for consistent community help, even without media attention. The team will next volunteer with Habitat for Humanity on September 27.

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SUMMARY: Over Labor Day weekend, Metro Atlanta experienced multiple violent incidents. In southwest Atlanta, police responded to a shooting at City Park Apartments, where a man was hospitalized and an AR-15 rifle was recovered. In Coweta County, a family dispute escalated to gunfire, resulting in one person being life-flighted to Grady Memorial Hospital and an officer-involved shooting; the suspect is in custody and the GBI is investigating. Gwinnett County police found two dead after a domestic incident at an apartment complex, reviewing surveillance footage for clues. In Henry County, officers fired at a minor involved in a violent altercation with his mother. Investigations continue.

Two officer-involved shootings following domestic incidents, a shooting involving an AR-style rifle, and two people dead inside an apartment. Labor Day weekend saw shootings across multiple counties in Georgia.

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