Students honor Elijah Lemeuble with tribute, jersey retirement

Students honor Elijah Lemeuble with tribute, jersey retirement

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) - Friends, family, and classmates gathered Tuesday evening to honor 17-year old Elijah Lemeuble, remembering the impact he had on those around him. Lemeuble died Saturday night, April 11, while swimming in Lake Thurmond near Wildwood Park, according to officials. During the tribute, students came together for a moment of silence, [...]

High School Soccer Star, 17, Dies After Tragic Drowning at Georgia Park

A tight-knit Georgia community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of a young athlete whose life was cut tragically short. Elijah Lemeuble, a 17-year-old standout in both soccer and track, died after a drowning incident at Wildwood Park over the weekend. Tragic Incident at Local Park According to local reports, emergency crews were called to the park Saturday evening after receiving a call about a possible drowning near Clarks Hill Lake. First re…