A fatal house fire claims 5 lives in Cohutta
UPDATE (1/8/2025): We're learning more about the fire that claimed the lives of 5 in Cohutta, Georgia. After speaking to the Whitfield County Fire Department Fire Chief,…
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UPDATE (1/8/2025): We're learning more about the fire that claimed the lives of 5 in Cohutta, Georgia. After speaking to the Whitfield County Fire Department Fire Chief,…
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