Rep. Tom Graves: Son critically hurt in cycling competition
ATLANTA - Georgia Congressman Tom Graves said his son was critically hurt in a cycling competition over the weekend.
Rep. Graves said his son John, a member of Georgia Tech's cycling team, was injured during the Calhoun Downtown Criterium. He was flown to a trauma unit, where he remains in intensive care.
Graves said his son is being cared for by a top-notch team of doctors.
"He's a strong boy and is showing signs of responsiveness," Graves said on Twitter Monday morning. "We appreciate the outpouring of support and continued prayers as John begins his recovery."