What was the result of the lawsuit against United Cities Gas Company for the gas explosion in the 1970s that was featured in Ask The Times two weeks ago? According to court records from the time period, a catastrophic gas explosion occurred at Georgia Anne Barrett’s home, located off of Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville, at about 11:30 p.m. Nov. 21, 1973. The incident leveled the house, injured Barrett and killed her two young daughters.