A Georgia town is mourning the loss of a lineman after an on-the-job injury.

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, umpire Eric Weems died and another, Trent Granger, was injured while working on a project in Griffin, Georgia, in the early morning hours, according to a Facebook post by city officials.

“Eric suffered a catastrophic injury this morning while working on a project on Spalding Street,” officials wrote, adding that Granger is “in critical but stable condition at this time.”

The city of Griffin continued to ask the community to keep the loved ones of the two victims in their prayers and said they will provide updates on Granger accordingly.

“Together we grieve,” the statement concluded.

People reached out to the city of Griffin and the local police department for more information, but did not immediately hear back.

City officials said Fox 5 Atlanta that the two linemen were working on an electrical project involving equipment failure at the time of the incident. The outlet reports that Weems died at the scene from his injuries, while Granger was taken to the hospital.

Fox 5 Atlanta further states that the streets where the incident occurred were closed to traffic that afternoon. The community was told the power outages would “continue until further notice”.

According to the point, local fire and police departments and Wellstar EMS assisted at the scene.

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Reflecting on the city’s loss Thursday, Nov. 14, officials praised Weems’ work as a public worker in a second post on social networks.

They wrote: “They are the ones who risk their lives for a community every day. They lace up their boots and head to a disgruntled job. I do it because there is something about being a public servant that is in you. You don’t have to do that. Dig that deep to find the heart and soul of a public servant. The highlight of every work day is providing a safe community for others to live, work and play.

“Eric, we are grateful for taking the risk to make Griffin a beautiful community to live, work and play,” the post concluded, along with a message inviting the public to a local center to “bring a tribute to his life and service. The Griffin community, because together we grieve.”

Several people are pouring out their fond memories of Eric in the comments section of the two posts. “Eric was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Always in a positive mood. Keep running to the other side bro,” one community member wrote.

Another shared, “Praying for my city right now as well as both families. Sincere condolences to Eric’s family during this difficult time. And I pray for a speedy recovery for Trent.”

Governor Brian Kemp also commented on the tragedy, writing further social media“As our state and local communities rebuild after devastating storms, it’s because of the dangerous work done by our referees that we are able to be on the road to recovery.”

He continued: “Marty, the girls and I are deeply saddened by this tragic news and ask all Georgians to keep the Griffin linemen, their families and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.”

According to Weems Facebookwas from Griffin and a 1993 graduate of Griffin High School.