A Tragic Weekend in Athens Steals Part of Community's Soul

This should have been a weekend of celebration here in Athens, Georgia.The University of Georgia should have been celebrating the selection of former football players Matthew Stafford and Knowshon Moreno in the first round of the NFL draft.The city of Athens should have been celebrating the 30th Annual Twilight Criterium, a bicycle race unlike any other in the country.Instead, we are mourning the loss of three people who contributed more to the community than any athlete has contributed, or will contribute, to the vibrant and cultural life of our small city. In an spike of anger that may never be totally understood, University of Georgia Marketing Professor George Zinkhan shot and killed his wife and two others before disappearing. In performing this selfish act he not only destroyed the life of his two young children, he has stolen the lives of three people who should not be forgotten.Marie Bruce, Ben Teague, and Tom Tanner gave more to our community than can ever be repaid. They n...