10-Year-Old Boy Who Was Shot Gets Merry Christmas At SeaQuest Stonecrest

STONECREST, GA — A 10-year-old boy who was shot and permanently injured earlier this month in a drive-by shooting was given a Merry Christmas, compliments of SeaQuest Stonecrest – an interactive aquarium, according to a news release.

Georbrand Jackson, 10, who is a student at Murphy Candler Elementary school, lost two teeth and some of his jaw in the attack that left him traumatized and afraid to go outside, according to the release. SeaQuest, located in The Mall at Stonecrest, gave Jackson and his family a fun-filled day at the aquarium where they petted the stingrays and sharks.

“As a Mom, it feels good. It was God who brought my son through it all,” said Jackson’s mother, Brandy Jackson.

SeaQuest officials and their partners, including Stonecrest Festival and Stonecrest Resorts, also presented the family with Christmas gifts that included a Mr. Potato Head, a Chrome Notebook, a basketball goal and other Christmas gifts.

“It was the most gratifying feeling that we were able to ease some of the physical and mental pain this traumatic event has had on this young boy,” said Grant Williams, III, General Manager of SeaQuest at Stonecrest. “He is courageous and strong. We can all learn and be inspired by
Georbrand.”

“What was important for us, here at Stonecrest Resorts and SeaQuest, is that we showed we are real community partners,” said Vaughn Irons, principal and developer at Stonecrest Resorts. “Once we heard about the tragedy that happened to one of our neighbors, leading up to the Christmas holiday, we felt there was an opportunity to bring a little holiday magic to what was surely a dark time in this young boy’s life.”

Jackson is still facing more intense medical treatment for his injuries, according to family.
The incident remains unsolved and police are still searching for the shooter.