Deadly Prison Riot | $1B Tax Rebates | Son Dies Trying To Save Dog: GA News

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.

$1B In Tax Rebates, $2K Teacher Bonuses Proposed In GA Budget

Georgia taxpayers would receive up to $500 per person in tax rebates under Gov. Brian Kemp's final budget proposal.

Confirmed Tornado Barrels Through GA

The EF-1 tornado lasted on the ground for seven minutes and had peak winds near 95 mph in Georgia.

Prison Riot Kills 3, Injures 12 In GA: Report

A corrections officer was injured in a riot at the Georgia State Prison, where three inmates were killed and 12 others were injured.

Deputy Injured After Car Fails To Move Over On I-20, GSP Says

A driver sideswiped a deputy's patrol car before rear-ending the trooper's vehicle during an investigation on I-20 west, authorities say.

Murder Suspect Arrested After 4 Shot At GA Bar

One of the suspects died in the shooting that injured three other people at a bar, authorities say.

Sandwich Shop Robbed At Gunpoint, Police Say

A man accused of robbing a Marietta Subway at gunpoint and leaving with cash has been arrested in connection with multiple robberies.

Son Killed In Blaze While Trying To Save Family Dog

A son was able to get his mother to safety but died when he reentered the home to rescue the family dog during a house fire.

Atlanta Falcons Name New President Of Football

The announcement comes as the Falcons continue their search for a new head coach after firing Raheem Morris.

Car With Child Inside Stolen

Police are sending a message to parents after they say someone stole a woman's car with her child inside.

Murder Suspect Arrested, Victim ID'ed In Deadly Shooting

Police say they are charging a man with murder after another man was found fatally shot.

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