HOMERVILLE — An explosion and fire destroyed a coffee shop Friday in this rural south Georgia city, seriously injuring three people and prompting a warning from city officials for residents to avoid the downtown area.
Explosion demolishes Homerville coffee shop
3 injured, natural gas leak suspected
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