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.
Angel Reese, Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard were among Atlanta Dream stars who helped push the home team to a Game 7 in the 2026 WNBA Finals.
Meanwhile, Mega Millions players have a chance to win $463 million in the Georgia Lottery.
Georgia transportation officials highlighted routes where heavy traffic is anticipated due to construction, Halloween and Daylight Saving Time.
Forecasters have revealed early weather predictions for the Halloween weekend in the U.S., including in Georgia.
Prosecutors say the man sexually assaulted his girlfriend's infant daughter with an unknown object.
Speed may have factored into a crash that killed a driver, police say.
The candidate was accused of exposing himself to a girl who was walking to her bus stop, media reports say.
An officer was investigating a crash when a vehicle hit their patrol car, causing it to overturn on I-85, police say.
A Georgia man who was punched and choked during a dispute at a Tennessee bar has died, local police say.
A Homeland Security officer is facing aggravated assault charges after a shooting injured a man at an apartment complex.
The Georgia Department of Corrections told Patch the lockdown is a precautionary measure against retaliation.
A 4-year-old boy was found dead at a home, and now, a woman faces murder charges in connection with the death.
Police officers say they thwarted a possible shooting at a high school, arresting three people in the suspected conspiracy.
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