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Drowning investigation continuing
William James Carswell Obituary Photo
William James Carswell
Emma Witman
Updated: Apr 23, 2014, 4:33 AM
Published: Apr 23, 2014, 4:35 AM
Gainesville police said Tuesday there was no new information as to how or what caused the apparent drowning of a man Thursday in Lake Lanier. William James Carswell of Gainesville was pronounced dead early Friday morning at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Police cannot yet confirm how or what may have caused the 51-year-old to be in the lake near the docks at the Chattahoochee Country Club.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds rally in Gainesville in 'Hands Off' protest against Trump, Musk
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Hundreds turn out to the square in downtown Gainesville Saturday, April 5, 2025, to take part in the "Hands Off " protest of the Trump administration. The protest was part of a national mass activation day against the administration.

by Scott Rogers
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