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Meet The First Babies Born In 2020 In Atlanta Metro | Patch PM

Winning Powerball tickets | Fireworks cause fire | First 2020 babies | Free pet adoptions | Man grabs woman during ride share: Patch PM

Coaston Kent Anderson was born at 12:50 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2020 at Northside Hospital Forsyth, one of the first babies born in Atlanta for 2020.
Coaston Kent Anderson was born at 12:50 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2020 at Northside Hospital Forsyth, one of the first babies born in Atlanta for 2020. (Northside Hospital)

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

Fireworks Cause Of Apartment Fire, Youths Charged

The fire damaged multiple apartment units and injured three residents as they escaped from the apartment.

Free Pet Fridays At Shelter Throughout January

Shelter officials said the pets have already been vaccinated, neutered and micro-chipped.

Find out what's happening in Alpharetta-Miltonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Stolen Show Dog Rescued In Drug Bust

During a recent bust, police found drugs, guns and a stolen award-winning show dog.

Watch: Foxes Seen Walking Up To Front Doors In Georgia

Multiple videos as seen on the Neighbors app show foxes hopping and running around yards, and walking up to front doors in Georgia.

Find out what's happening in Alpharetta-Miltonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold New Year's Day

Two winning Powerball tickets were sold in metro Atlanta on New Year's Day, so you may want to check your tickets.

Man Grabs Woman Waiting For Rideshare; New Sketch

Police are looking for a man who grabbed a woman while she was waiting for a ride share. A sketch of the man has been released.

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