Jury Selection in Murder Case Begins

The Jury selection for the murder trial of The State vs Travis Melvin Groom began today in the Rabun County Courthouse. Travis Groom has been indicted on 3 counts in the murder of James Eugene Close who was found dead in Early December from a gunshot wound. The counts are 1 of Malice Murder, 1 of Felony Murder, and 1 Aggravated Assault. Jury should be selected late today or tomorrow morning.