The Brief
- A pre-dawn fire on Jan. 2, 2026, completely destroyed the Mercy Fellowship Church sanctuary and offices.
- Fire investigators and specialized dogs are currently searching the rubble to determine if the cause was intentional.
- The building is a total loss, leaving the future of the congregation and upcoming Sunday services uncertain.
CUMMING, Ga. – The steeple of Mercy Fellowship Church near the Cumming Fairgrounds has fallen, and the sanctuary has been completely gutted after a fire tore through it during the early morning hours Friday.
What we know:
A Cumming police officer on routine patrol discovered the blaze around 2:30 a.m. at the Mercy Fellowship Church located at 133 Dogwood Street.…