An Ashburn man was arrested on a number of arson and other felony charges Monday, according to the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.
Thomas Huston said that the loss of the homes hit closer to him because they were a part of the love he has for the city of Ashburn.
“It is very disrespectful for the history of this historic little town,” Huston said.
“It really makes me angry, I love this little town. I’m a snowbird and I’ve been coming down here on and off for the last 30 years,” Huston told WALB News 10.
Major James Turner with Ashburn Fire and Emergency Services reflected on when they received the call.
“This was one of the first arson fires that we had. It was called in to us on the 14th, 10-14 of 2019, about 3:22 in the morning,” Turner said.