UGA Takes On LSU For SEC Championship Title | Patch PM

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.

SEC Championship 2019: UGA Takes On LSU Saturday In Atlanta

The No. 4 GA Bulldogs take on the No. 2 LSU Tigers Saturday, in what's sure to be a battle in Atlanta. Here's what you need to know.

Human Sex Trafficking Panel Hosted By '100 Black Women'

An intimate audience of women, with a few men sprinkled across the room, came together Thursday evening to hear panelists discuss the issue of human sex trafficking.

Former Teacher Of Year Sentenced For Student Sexual Assault: Cops

A former Teacher of the Year was recently sentenced for bringing a 16-year-old to a hotel for sex, officials said.

Furkids Urgently Needs Fosters, Adopters Before Moving

Furkids is hosting its Home Before the Holidays Event to encourage adoptions before the rescue group moves to its new location.

Rep. Tom Graves Won't Seek Re-Election In 2020

The Republican congressman, who represents Georgia's 14th District, said it's time to "pass the baton."

Student Selected For U.S. Senate Youth Program

The honor includes a trip to Washington, D.C. and a $10,000 scholarship.

Officer Injured In Rollover Crash After Rear Ended: Police

Officer Yosef Raskin was injured Thursday when his patrol vehicle was hit and struck from behind along I-20.

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