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.
A set of brothers were killed in a shooting that reportedly injured their pregnant cousin and aunt.
Firefighters responded to a home after it was hit by lightning during morning storms, they say.
Authorities say two dogs charged at police officers, leading one of the officers to shoot toward the dogs and injure a man.
A man is facing charges after a woman's body was found dismembered in a metro Atlanta apartment complex, police say.
" ... This is an incredibly difficult moment for our institution and, most importantly, our students," the Georgia-based beauty school said.
Two students, including a junior from Georgia, were found dead this week at the University of Mississippi.
Fuel-tracker AAA recorded a price tag of $6.53 for diesel in the country - the highest-recorded average price. See what this means in Georgia.
After being approached by deputies, authorities say the murder suspect fell from a balcony railing and died.
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