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May 21, 1978: Arson?

The state fire marshal suspected arson was the cause of a fire this date in 1978.

The state fire marshal suspected arson was the cause of a fire May 21, 1978, at Billy’s Tavern, located at 110 E. May St. in Winder. Owner Billy Collins told investigators he had recently received a threatening, anonymous phone call.


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