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Photos Of 'Dangerous' GA Wildfires | $1.2B In Tax Rebates| Shooting Spree Suspect Dies: GA News
Death Penalty Sought In Murder Case | Vet Convicted Of Sexual Abuse | Judge, US Rep. Die | Teen's Shooting Death | Fatal Traffic Stop
Each weekend, Patch affords its readers a review of the top stories and headlines from across Georgia. Here's a roundup of some of the state's major and quirkiest stories.
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2 GA Wildfires 'Most Dangerous' In US, Kemp Says
Fire crews in south Georgia have battled more than 60 wildfires since the blazes first broke out over the weekend, according to updates from the Georgia Forestry Commission.
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- PHOTOS: Growing Wildfires Rage On In GA
- State Of Emergency Declared For 91 GA Counties Due To Raging Wildfires
- GA Wildfires Explode, Air Quality Alert For Metro Atlanta
Man Indicted On Murder Charges In Fatal Shooting Of GA Officer
Prosecutors say they are seeking the death penalty against a man accused of fatally shooting a police officer and injuring another.
GA Army Veteran Sexually Abused 2 Kids While Stationed In Germany, DOJ Says
One of the children was 8 years old when the Georgia man pushed him through a second-story window and dangled him above ground, the DOJ says.
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$1.2B In GA Tax Rebates: Here's When You Can Receive Up To $500
Officials told Patch when eligible taxpayers can expect up to $500, totaling $1.2 billion in rebates the state will return to Georgia residents.
Murder Suspect Killed In Police Shooting, GBI Says
Authorities say a man wanted on a murder warrant was killed in a police shooting.
Murder Suspect In 3 Deadly Shootings Dies In Jail
A man facing three counts of malice murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a Department of Homeland Security worker and two others died at a county jail.
Police Shooting Kills Suspect After I-575 Traffic Stop
A suspect accused of shooting at police officers has died after a traffic stop led to a police chase and shooting.
GA Inmate Faces 400 New Charges In Child Sexual Exploitation Probe
Authorities say they found about 400 images/videos showing a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct while searching the man's devices.
Convicted Gunman In Teen's Shooting Death At Vigil Sentenced: DA
Surveillance video shows the convicted gunman firing shots at the 17-year-old boy after he had fallen to the ground, prosecutors say.
Police Send Warning Amid Planned Glenwood Day
Police have sent a warning as Glenwood Day, a longtime celebration of the local community, is planned.
GA Democrat David Scott, 80, Dies After 50 Years Of Service
U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented six major Georgia counties and advocated for children and veterans, died at age 80.
GA Judge Dies After Cancer Battle
A Georgia judge who died after a cancer battle was remembered as a fair judge who upheld the integrity of the judicial system and who had a "thoughtful approach to the law."
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