Alligator Spotted in Pond Near Columbia County Schools
Columbia County School District officials have issued a warning to parents who have students that walk to and from school in the Blue Ridge Elementary, Lakeside Middle, and Lakeside High Schools areas. An alligator was spotted in a pond yesterday in the Blue Ridge Crossing neighborhood, not far from the three schools.
Residents in the area notified wildlife authorities.
“We are notifying you regarding a concern brought to our attention by a community member that may impact students who walk to and from school,” said officials in an email to parents on Thursday.
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Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.
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