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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.

Dream Forces Game 7 With Massive Win Over Valkyries In Atlanta

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.

$760M On The Line As Powerball Jackpot Swells In GA

Meanwhile, Mega Millions players have a chance to win $463 million in the Georgia Lottery.

Heavy Traffic Delays Expected This Weekend In GA

Georgia transportation officials highlighted routes where heavy traffic is anticipated due to construction, Halloween and Daylight Saving Time.

Will It Rain On Halloween? Early Forecasts Released In GA

Forecasters have revealed early weather predictions for the Halloween weekend in the U.S., including in Georgia.

GA Man Who Sexually Assaulted Infant Sentenced To Prison: Prosecutors

Prosecutors say the man sexually assaulted his girlfriend's infant daughter with an unknown object.

Crash Kills Driver Near Busy Intersection

Speed may have factored into a crash that killed a driver, police say.

GA House Candidate Arrested In Child Molestation Case: Reports

The candidate was accused of exposing himself to a girl who was walking to her bus stop, media reports say.

Patrol Car Overturns During Crash Probe On I-85

An officer was investigating a crash when a vehicle hit their patrol car, causing it to overturn on I-85, police say.

GA Man Dies In TN Bar Fight

A Georgia man who was punched and choked during a dispute at a Tennessee bar has died, local police say.

Homeland Security Officer Indicted In Shooting

A Homeland Security officer is facing aggravated assault charges after a shooting injured a man at an apartment complex.

27 GA Prisons On Lockdown After 3 Inmates Injured

The Georgia Department of Corrections told Patch the lockdown is a precautionary measure against retaliation.

Woman Charged With Murder In Toddler's Death

A 4-year-old boy was found dead at a home, and now, a woman faces murder charges in connection with the death.

• Child Found Dead In ATL Home; Suspect Arrested

3 Charged In School Shooting Conspiracy At A High School: Police

Police officers say they thwarted a possible shooting at a high school, arresting three people in the suspected conspiracy.

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