Cancer Meds Stolen, 'The Voice,' Stripper Fraud: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Do Not Try To Trap Child Predators: Sheriff
• 'Sovereign Citizen' Arrested At Library With Knife, Pepper Spray
• This Is The Nation's 59th Hardest-Working City: Study

GA Teen Wins Spot On 'The Voice'

A 17-year-old Georgia girl has reached one of the top honors of musical contest shows by being chosen for a spot on "The Voice."

Stripper Pleads Guilty To Social Security Fraud

An Atlanta stripper received more than $60,000 in federal funds. She pleaded guilty to social security fraud.

Metro Atlanta Takes On $173B Infrastructure Plan

The massive plan to spend $173 billion over 30 years will help prepare for a forecasted 3 million-person population increase.

Toddler Fighting Cancer Has Medicine Stolen By Thieves

Thieves broke into their car when it was parked at the downtown Atlanta Sheraton; the family is in the city while the little girl undergoes treatment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Magic City Stabbing, Man Sent To Hospital
• Slain Officer Will Be Laid To Rest This Week
• Residents Evacuate Due To Gas Leak
• Schools Hosting Job Fair Saturday
• Parents Encouraged To Attend Parent University Session In March
• Schools Hiring, Plans Career Fair
• Meet Patrick, County Animal Shelter's Longest Resident

Across America

• Lori Vallow Returning To Idaho In Tangled Missing Kids Case
• Molson Coors Shooting: Flags At Half-Staff; Campus Closed
• AP-NORC Poll: Election Security, Integrity Worry Americans
• House Makes Lynching A Federal Crime, 65 Years After Emmett Till
• How To Prepare For A Power Outage