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Georgia Military College Lineman Izaiah Taylor, 21, Dies in Stone Mountain House Fire

Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the blaze.

Overview

  • He was visiting his grandfather in Stone Mountain for winter break when the fire broke out just after 1 p.m. Monday on Rockcliff Court.
  • DeKalb County firefighters entered the burning three-story home after reports someone was inside and located Taylor deceased.
  • The residence sustained severe fire, smoke, and water damage and was declared a total loss.
  • Authorities have opened an investigation into the origin and cause of the fire, with no official findings released.
  • Georgia Military College issued a condolence statement as family and former Liberty teammates, including quarterback Kaidon Salter, remembered Taylor’s kindness.