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GEORGIA — 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. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on these stories by clicking here.

Body Found In Pond Presumed To Be Lil Jon's Son: Police

Police are awaiting confirmation by the Fulton County medical examiner that the body found in a pond is rapper Lil Jon's missing son.

• Rapper Lil' Jon's Son Missing In Metro Atlanta

4th Shedeur Sanders' Home Burglary Suspect Arrested In GA

Four people are now accused of burglarizing the home of Shedeur Sanders, son of Deion Sanders and the Cleveland Browns' quarterback.

Here's How Much Snow Fell During GA's Bomb Cyclone

A second state of emergency was in effect after a snow storm blew through Georgia and caused billion-dollar damage nationwide.

10K Gallons Of Jet Fuel Spill Into GA River

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency told Patch about 8,000 gallons of fuel had been removed from the Flint River. Officials said the spill came from a fuel pit hydrant that was attached to a fuel system pipeline at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and 10,000 gallons total were released.

Flood Releases 70K Gallons Of Water In Jail

A leaky toilet in a medical unit was the source of a flood at a Georgia jail, where about 70,000 gallons of water soaked three floors.

GA Officer Killed In Line Of Duty Shooting; 2nd Injured

Two officers were shot while responding to a fraud call at a hotel, and one of them has died, police said.

• Family Of Slain GA Officer Remembers 'Gentle Spirit': Reports
• Officer Shot In Line Of Duty 'Doing Well'

Parents Charged In Son's Death

Police say they have arrested the parents of a 5-year-old boy, who died after being on life support, after they opened a parental abuse investigation.

Suspect Surrenders In Library Shooting

A man arrested in a library shooting faces charges of aggravated assault with intent to murder, DeKalb County authorities say. The shooting injured another man.

• Suspect ID'ed In Shooting At Library

Abused Puppy Rescued; GA Cops Honored In Twitch User's Arrest

PETA has honored a Georgia police agency after authorities say they arrested a Twitch user and removed a puppy suspected of being abused.

Driver In Hit-And-Run That Injured Teen Sought: Sheriff

The 15-year-old girl was leaving an evening youth service at a church when she was hit by a black SUV, authorities say.

1 Dead, 1 In Custody In GA Shooting

Police asked anyone with information on a deadly shooting to contact investigators. A suspect has been taken into custody.

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested During Traffic Stop

Police say a 26-year-old armed man stole jewelry from a store and fled the scene before being arrested during a traffic stop.

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