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.
Georgia collected about $2.71 billion in October, with sales tax gains offsetting lower income tax revenue.
Three elementary schools had to be evacuated after receiving threats, the school district told Patch.
A former deputy who was killed when floodwaters swept away her vehicle following dangerous storms in Georgia has been identified.
Police say they are seeking more victims after a man was accused of sexually assaulting and robbing a person.
The six-month shutdown is part of the reconstruction and widening of interstate ramps at the interchange between the two interstates6.
A popular product used for desserts has been recalled in Georgia due to the potential contamination of a cleaning chemical.
Sub-freezing temperatures are expected to chill parts of Georgia as a cold snap looms in the Southeast.
Police say a man repeatedly shot a woman, pulled her outside a vehicle and tried to shoot at her again.
A police department said one of their officers is facing charges in connection with a drug investigation.
Fire officials say a small engine plane crashed in a wooded area, killing a person and injuring another.
Someone called a local school and threatened to use a rifle and explosives on its campus, police said.
Chipotle Mexican Grill has tapped four Georgia towns for its new restaurants. Here's where and when you can find them.
The cab of the truck was found across the road from the crash scene, a media report said.
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