The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A Spalding County church was heavily damaged by fire early Wednesday, authorities said.
No injuries were reported in the blaze, which broke out around 4 a.m. at New Salem Baptist Church on New Salem Road, in the Vaughn community northeast of Griffin.
Spalding County Fire Marshal Eddie James told Channel 2 Action News that the building was fully involved in flames when firefighters arrived.
The fire was under control at 6:45 a.m.
Investigators want to determine if lightning caused the blaze, Channel 2 reported.
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