A 19-year-old woman from Snellville is in custody after police say she vandalized a sign honoring slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk outside a Loganville tire store.
What’s Happening: Loganville Police said Megan Phyllis Bucheger was arrested for damaging the sign at Tire Dock. The case was solved quickly thanks to help from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and Snellville Police Department. Bucheger is accused of spray painting “Racist SYBAU” on the sign outside the tire store.
- Police Chief M.D. Lowry praised detectives for tracking down the suspect.
- He added, “Hate has no place in our community.”
What Does It Even Mean?: In case you are unfamiliar with the slang used in the graffiti, it is a way to tell some one to shut up and contains two expletives. If you’re still lost, the Y stands for “your.”
Between the Lines: The vandalism drew attention because of the ongoing tensions between Charlie Kirk’s supporters and his detractors.
The Ripple Effect: Incidents like this can stir tension in a small town, especially when politics are involved. City leaders want to show unity and make clear that hate is not welcome in Loganville.
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B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
