RABUN COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he threatened and fired shots at power crews working to restore electrical service.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
According to the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called Tuesday to the area of Bluebird Lane and Old Highway 441 in Lakemont after receiving reports of a man threatening and shooting at utility workers trying to restore power.
Sheriff Mark Gerrells said deputies responded to the area and conducted a search for the suspect involved. Deputies later found and arrested Bobby Allen Mashburn, 56, of Lakemont.
TRENDING STORIES:
- JOB ALERT: You could get hired on the spot today to work in Delta Sky Lounge
- Former UGA offensive coordinator Todd Monken lands first NFL head coaching job
- Assistant principal at Georgia elementary school accused of stealing from Walmart nearly 100 times
Mashburn was charged with one count of reckless conduct, two counts of terroristic threats and two counts of aggravated assault. A gun was also seized in connection with the shooting.
Sheriff Gerrells said threats or acts of violence toward utility workers or others performing essential services will not be tolerated.
“These individuals are working to restore services and keep our community safe, and actions that place them in danger are taken very seriously,” the sheriff said.
The incident remains under investigation.
[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
©2026 Cox Media Group
