Suspected meth cooker Tony Abernathy is led to a decontamination shower by Deputy Kathryn Farr Friday morning. The trailer where the meth lab was found is owned by Georgia Ann Hunt of Concord, according to tax records. (Photo: Walter Geiger)
At approximately 9:00 AM on Friday , Lamar County Deputies attempted to serve a Houston County warrant on Tony Abernathy of Barnesville at 272 Aldora Street. Mr. Abernathy barricaded himself inside the residence along with his wife Amy Abernathy for approximately 45 minutes before exiting through the front door of the residence. After clearing the interior of the residence, Deputies determined it was being used for the manufacture of Methamphetamine. Lamar County Deputies and Lamar County Fire and Rescue completed a decontamination process of the residence and one Deputy was treated and released by Upson Regional Medical Center for breathing issues. Both suspects have been taken into custody and are pending additional warrants at this time.
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