Fatal GSP shooting still under review

Jason Dennis Watkins was fatally shot by Trooper Johnathan Mason as Watkins sped off, the GBI reported.

CEDARTOWN — Jack Browning, district attorney for the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit, said Wednesday the results of a GBI investigation into a fatal law enforcement related shooting is still under review by his office.

The GBI said the report was turned over to Browning’s office on April 21.

A Georgia State Patrol trooper shot and killed an Aragon man who fled from a DUI patrol on March 18 in Polk County, according to a news release from the GBI and Polk County Coroner Tony Brazier.

Jason Dennis Watkins, 36, was fatally shot by Trooper Johnathan Mason as Watkins sped off, the GBI reported.

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Strawberry festival set for Saturday

CALHOUN — Payne Farm and Produce will hold the sixth annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Activities that day will include strawberry picking, petting barn, hayrides, inflatables, a corn crib and a playground.

There will also be arts and crafts vendors in attendance that can assist in providing the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

A wide variety of food available from various vendors will include barbecue, fried strawberries, strawberry ice cream, fried pickles, kettle corn and more.

Admission for the event is $7 at the gate, and includes all activities except strawberry picking and any merchandise purchased from vendors.

In honor of Mother’s Day, mothers will get in free.

Children ages 2 and under can also attend for free.

Payne Farm and Produce is located at 204 Salem Road, Calhoun.

For more information call 770-878-2005 or email info@ paynefarmandproduce.com.