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Shot But Still Standing | Albany Georgia News
A security guard, Gregory Thomas III, narrowly escaped death after being shot in the chest while doing his job on Peachtree Street—just inches from his heart. The harrowing incident, captured on surveillance footage showing nearby restaurant staff scrambling for cover, left him shaken but alive. From his hospital bed, Thomas recounted the surreal moments: a woman praying over him, a stranger giving CPR—and even joking about the man’s first request: a steak. The shooting shattered windows, rattled the neighborhood, and forced locals to confront how fragile safety can be—even in Midtown. Now…
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