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Boy Survives Coma | 19 Rescued In Flood | Murder Suspect Arrested: GA Weekend

A Georgia town is recovering after a downtown flood, a 6-year-old boy who was in a coma remains hospitalized and 2 people died in shootings.

Emergency crews in Fannin County respond to flooding Sunday in downtown McCaysville. (Photo by Fannin County Fire Rescue)

We have rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

Officers are investigating two deadly shootings, one of which involves a murder suspect who has been arrested.

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Meanwhile, a young boy who hit by a car survives a coma but remains hospitalized.

Agencies are partnering to help a Georgia town recover from a flood.

Here are some of the top stories from the weekend you may have missed in Georgia:

19 Rescued, State Of Emergency Issued As GA Town Floods

Multiple agencies have been activated after floodwaters inundated a Georgia town, where 19 people had to be rescued.

Coroner Orders Inquest After Disputing Suicide Ruling In Heather Turner Case

A coroner has ordered a formal inquest into the 2017 death of Heather Turner.

1 Dead, 1 Arrested In Parking Lot Shooting

Patrolling officers overheard gunshots in a parking lot, where police say a male was found dead.

Boy, 6, Out Of Coma After Crash: Report

A young boy has awakened from a coma after suffering from serious injuries, including brain damage, in a crash, a media report says.

Murder Suspect Arrested After 1 Dead, 1 Injured In Shooting

Police say a 64-year-old man is facing murder and aggravated assault charges in a shooting that killed a man and injured another.

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