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.
GA 'Santa Claus,' School Bus Driver, Convicted Of Sexually Pleasing Self With Students On Board
Video footage captured the man sexually pleasing himself while special-needs students were aboard the bus, prosecutors say.
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Patch has your back-to-school guide as you prepare for the new 2026-27 academic year.
Army Soldier Killed In Action During Iranian Strike Lived In GA: Report
Two soldiers, one of whom reportedly primarily lived in Georgia, have died during recent Iranian strikes in Jordan.
Police say two people were found shot to death in the parking lot of a park.
Trump Highlights Republican Candidates, Urges Senate To Pass SAVE Act During GA Visit
Several Republican candidates for statewide office had speaking slots, giving the official White House event a distinctly partisan tint.
Road-Rage Shooting Kills Man On I-285 W In DeKalb
A man died after a road-rage dispute led to a shooting on I-285 west, police say.
Flash Flood Warning Issued As Heavy Rainfall Inundates GA
Soaking storms have forced multiple warnings and an expanded watch due to floodwaters that could reach 5 inches in Georgia.
Walmart Pulls Iceberg Lettuce From Shelves In GA Amid Cyclospora Outbreak
The FDA revealed Walmart's bagged shredded lettuce may have been impacted by the Cyclospora diarrhea outbreak.
Teen Pleads In School Shooting That Killed 4 At Apalachee High: Report
The mass shooting at Apalachee High School killed two teachers and two students, and also injured nine others, in Georgia.
Inmate Dies Suddenly In Jail: Sheriff
The death of an inmate at a local jail was "a sudden and unanticipated medical emergency," authorities say.
Rape Suspect On Top 10 Most Wanted List Arrested: Sheriff
The man is accused of raping and sodomizing a 10-year-old child, Fulton County authorities say.
BioLab Explosion: New Details Show Faulty Sprinklers Triggered Fires At GA Warehouse
An explosion at a GA manufacturing facility resulted in about $50.5 million in property damage and the shelter in place of 90,000 people.
1 Dead, 1 Arrested In Stabbing
Paulding County authorities say they found a man who had been stabbed multiple times inside a local home.
GA Bulldogs RB Seriously Injured In ATV Accident: Reports
Georgia Bulldogs head football coach Kirby Smart told reporters the running back will be "indefinitely sidelined" after the ATV accident.
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