Child Killed, Mom Hurt In Shooting | Income Tax Cut | Boy Brings Gun To School: GA News

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.

Child Killed, Mom Injured In Shooting

A dispute escalated to a shooting that killed a 7-year-old girl and injured her mother, police say.

Amid Sexual Assault Claims, ATL Falcons Fire Staff Coach

A defensive coach for the Atlanta Falcons is facing allegations of sexual assault and has been terminated after two weeks of being hired.

Kara Braxton, 2-Time WNBA Champion, Dies In Metro Atlanta Crash

A former WNBA player died after her vehicle crashed into a median wall on I-285, police say.

Dunwoody Officer Dies After Cancer Battle

Before he died, a Georgia officer spent 28 years in law enforcement.

Police Shooting Injures Man In Domestic Dispute

Georgia authorities say the man approached an officer with a knife, and the officer then shot him.

2 Kids, 1 Adult Killed In Blaze

Six people total were trapped inside a burning apartment due to a fire that killed three people, officials say.

2 'Teen Takeover' Organizers Arrested, Police Say

Police told Patch they are aware of two additional "teen takeovers" planned at a popular mall and Six Flags Over Georgia.

• 17 Arrested In 'Teen Takeover' At The Battery Atlanta

Deputy Saves Inmate From Tragedy: Sheriff

Authorities say a deputy making his security rounds may have stopped a suicide attempt by an inmate.

GA Boy, 8, Brings Loaded Gun To School: Sheriff

An 8-year-old boy was accused of bringing a loaded handgun to school and showing a classmate.

Up To $500 In Tax Rebates Approved By GA Lawmakers

The Georgia House green-lit an amended budget that would send up to $500 in rebates to taxpayers and advanced a bill that would cut the state income tax. The bill includes $2,000 in state employee bonuses.

Severe Flooding Closes GA Roads, Causes Travel Nightmares

Some areas received about 3-4 inches of rain while others experienced about 1.5 inches to just over 2 inches.

1 Dead, 1 Charged In Stabbing At Mobile Home Park

A man is facing murder charges after police say another man was stabbed to death in a mobile home community.

2 Injured, Family Displaced In Pair Of Fires

Windy conditions contributed to the spread of one of the fires that injured two people, media reports say.

Amid Sexual Assault Claims, ATL Falcons Fire Staff Coach

The Atlanta Falcons have terminated assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis only two weeks after he joined the team, the organization said Friday. Multiple media reports say Lewis is facing sexual assault claims in Michigan.

Former ATL Falcons Player Rondale Moore Dead At 25

Rondale Moore, a 25-year-old wide receiver who was once signed to the Atlanta Falcons, was found dead Saturday in his Indiana home, according to news outlets.

Falcons Release QB Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons have announced plans to separate with quarterback Kirk Cousins at the start of the new season.

Hiker Rescued Near Hawk Mountain In GA

The man was hiking the Appalachian Trail near Hawk Mountain when he became ill, leading to an eight-hour rescue, Georgia officials say.

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