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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.

Murder Suspect Arrested In Death Of West Georgia Student

Authorities say they have arrested the man accused of fatally shooting a University of West Georgia student after a dispute.

Man Pleads In Abuse Of Son, 5 Months: Prosecutors

A man enters a plea after being accused of causing a "traumatic brain injury" for his 5-month-old son. The child's right eye was deviated, and the left side of his face was red and swollen, prosecutors said.

Lightning-Producing Storms To Slam GA

Valentine's Day weekend is looking dreary with storms expected to roll into Georgia. See when to expect these storms.

Missing Dog Found Beheaded At Home: Reports

A woman told reporters a dog recently found beheaded on a home porch was her dog that disappeared over a year ago.

Train Crash Kills Man Trying To Help Woman

The man who died while trying to save a woman during a train crash has been identified.

• Man Who Died In DeKalb Train Crash ID'ed

Man Sues DA, Police In Wrongful Arrest Claim: Reports

A man has reportedly filed a federal civil rights lawsuit after he was falsely accused of trying to kidnap a child at a store.

Pilot In GA Crash Landing Walks Away Unhurt: Reports

A pilot who made an emergency landing on a busy Georgia street reportedly thought of his wife and parents moments before the crash.

Murder Suspect Charged In Shooting On GA School Campus

Elementary school students were on lockdown after a fatal shooting on its campus. The suspect has been arrested and charged.

• Suspect In Shooting At Fulton School Arrested In Middle GA

4 Charged With Murder In Gunfight

A 17-year-old boy was killed after police say a robbery during a drug transaction escalated to a gunfight.

ATL Dream Star To Represent USA At FIBA World Cup

An Atlanta Dream guard will be one of 12 WNBA players to represent USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament.

Escaped GA Inmate Re-Captured After 12 Hours On The Run: Sheriff

The 20-year-old man, who is facing child molestation charges, has been re-arrested after escaping a Georgia jail, authorities say.

Lockdown At GA High School Prompted By Hoax 911 Call: Police

Officers responded to a Georgia high school after receiving a report of a weapon on campus, which school officials say was false.

Human Remains Found In Wood Line

Police told Patch human remains found in a wood line near Perimeter Mall may belong to a middle-aged man.

$42M In Lottery Scratch-Off Winnings, Including A $3M Prize, Claimed In GA

Two players scored Powerball and Mega Millions wins, while a scratch-off turned up a $1.5 million profit for a lucky Georgia player — all a week after more than $42 million in scratch-off prizes were claimed, Georgia Lottery officials said.

2 Officers Injured During Shooting, SWAT Standoff

One officer suffered a head injury, while another was wounded in the hand, after authorities say a man shot at them.

Falcons Player Charged In Domestic Dispute With WNBA Athlete After Fleeing Police, Crash

Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. faces several charges after he fled officers and crashed his car, according to police and media reports.

Shooting Injures Child, 10, During Dispute

A child was found with a gunshot wound to the chest after a dispute escalated and led to a shooting, police say.

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