Deputies rescue man from Lexington house fire

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire at 115 Upson Court in Lexington on Sunday. A deputy pulled Jeffrey Shellnut and his dog from the fire. (Submitted Photo)
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire at 115 Upson Court in Lexington on Sunday. A deputy pulled Jeffrey Shellnut and his dog from the fire. (Submitted Photo)

A man and his dog were rescued from a burning home by Oglethorpe County deputies and transported for medical treatment on Dec. 5. 

 

About 2:37 p.m., Sgt. Andrew Brooks arrived at 115 Upson Co…