Homeless shelter employee can speak again after machete attack

ATHENS, Georgia — An Athens homeless shelter worker who was attacked by a man with a machete is beginning to speak again.

Chris Sullens, 53, was at work earlier this month when Cedric Smith began beating him with a machete.

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Sullen’s sister says he lost his eye and suffered a fractured skull in the attack. He is still being treated at Grady Memorial Hospital.

Channel 2’s Courtney Francisco has been following Sullens’ story since the attack. Hear him first at 5 p.m. on Channel 2 Action News

After the attack, Sullens was on a ventilator and suffered from brain swelling. He was able to stand up for the first time on Friday.

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