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Ex-Bulldog Arrested | Judge Dies | Teen Faces Deportation: GA Weekend

A man is identified after a series of fatal shootings; an ex-Bulldog is arrested ahead of NFL draft; and police shoot knife-wielding woman.

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.
Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/AP Photo)

We have rounded up the Georgia stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead, including a woman accused of charging at officers with a knife; a suspected gunman faces an additional charge of murder; a former Georgia Bulldog who was expected to be picked in the NFL draft faces obstruction charges; and a superior court judge who died following a cancer battle is mourned.

GA Judge Dies After Cancer Battle

A Georgia judge who died after a cancer battle was remembered as a fair judge who upheld the integrity of the judicial system and who had a "thoughtful approach to the law."

Man Killed During Suspected Shooting Spree ID'ed

A man who was shot during a crime spree that killed two women, including a Department of Homeland Security worker, has died, police say.

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Knife-Wielding Woman Injured In GA Police Shooting, GBI Says

Georgia authorities say the woman who ran toward deputies while holding a knife, and continuing to fight after being shot, was also tased.

Student Faces Deportation After Traffic Stop: Reports

A 17-year-old student faces deportation to Honduras after authorities arrested him during a traffic stop, media reports say.

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Ex-GA Bulldog Arrested Near Bar Ahead Of NFL Draft: Reports

A former UGA wide receiver and NFL draft hopeful is facing multiple charges after refusing to not block a public sidewalk outside a bar. He posted a $39 bond after his arrest, media reports say.

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