Deputies searching for suspects in burning of historic Georgia church

Deputies are searching for suspects connected to a fire at a Carroll County church Monday.

Officials with the Caroll County Sheriff's Office say they were called to the Smith Chapel Church in Bowdon, Georgia Monday afternoon after reports of a fire.

When they got to the scene, officials found the historic building engulfed in flames.

Investigators believe at this time that the fire was intentionally set.

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Deputies are asking anyone who was in the area between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to contact investigators with any information that can help.

If you know anything that could assist in the investigation, please call 770-830-5916.

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