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Retired UGA Art Professor Dies in House Fire
Athens-Clarke County fire officials said a retired University of Georgia art professor died in a house fire.
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Authorities said 66-year-old William "Bill'' Marriott was discovered in his home by firefighters. Investigators said Mariott likely died from smoke and soot inhalation.
The fire was reported at about 4:30 a.m. and was ruled an accident.
Investigators have not determined how it started.
Source: Athens Banner-Herald.
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