Mableton is grieving the loss of 17-year-old Pebblebrook High School student David Daniel, who died after being stabbed by a 16-year-old over the weekend. The assailant has been arrested.
What It Means For You: Families with students at Pebblebrook High School can access additional counseling services that have been made available at the school to help students process this tragedy.
What’s Happening: Mayor Michael Owens has been in contact with Cobb County’s Interim Police Chief regarding the investigation, which is being handled by county authorities.
The Big Picture: This tragedy comes at a time when many communities across Georgia are grappling with increases in youth violence and searching for effective prevention strategies in schools and neighborhoods.
Community Response: Giles and the leadership team at Pebblebrook High School quickly mobilized resources to support students, demonstrating what Mayor Owens called “a reflection of the strength of our school community.”
From The Mayor: “Please join me in keeping David’s loved ones, his classmates, and all those affected by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers,” Owens said. “Mableton is a strong and caring city, and together, we will support one another through this difficult time.”
The Sources: Public statement from Mableton Mayor Michael Owens.
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.
