ATHENS, Ga. — An employee of the Advantage Homeless Day Service Center in Athens has been hospitalized after being attacked with a machete as he was leaving work on Thursday, police said.
According to Athens-Clarke County police, the man had "serious injuries," including to his head and face. He is reportedly in critical condition. According to the victim's sister, he was life-flighted from a local hospital to Grady Memorial in Atlanta.
ACCPD quickly located the suspect and the weapon. They arrested a 33-year-old man and charged him with aggravated assault, aggravated battery and possession of a weapon in the commission of a crime.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Lt. Norris at david.norris@accgov.com or 762-400-7165.
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