Floods Leave Dozens Stranded | Homeowner Tax Relief | Deadly Mass Shooting Update: 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.

Bottoms, Ossoff Notch Victories In Historic GA Midterm Election 2026, Projections Show

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is projected to return to Capitol Hill as Keisha Lance Bottoms is expected to make history in Georgia and the country.

Several GA Residents Rescued After Floods Rise Amid Storms

A local police chief told reporters several people had been rescued after being stranded atop their roofs following Georgia storms.

Teen Charged With Murder, Man Dead In GA Shooting

Police say a 15-year-old boy is facing murder charges after a shooting killed an 18-year-old man.

Shooting Suspect Charged In Deaths Of 2 Teens

Police say a drug-related shooting claimed the lives of a 14-year-old and 17-year-old.

Sword-Wielding Man Killed In Police Shooting

The man who was accused of brandishing a sword during a SWAT standoff died in a police shooting, authorities say.

10 Charged In Mass Shooting That Killed 2, Injured 44 At GA Block Party

GA authorities have released new details in a deadly mass shooting that killed two men and injured 44 people; 2 suspects remain at large.

Use Of Force Probed After Man Tased, Dies By Suicide: GBI

Officers were investigating an armed carjacking when the man was tased and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the GBI said.

2 Officers, Suspect Injured In Police Shooting

The suspect remains in custody at a hospital but will taken to the jail upon release, state authorities say.

GA Launches 2026 Homeowner Tax Relief Rollout

Eligible Georgia homeowners will receive relief through a lower assessed homestead value on 2026 tax bills.

Ted Turner, GA Media And Sports Mogul, Named A Baseball Hall Of Fame Prospect

Formerly owner of the Atlanta Braves, Ted Turner is one of eight candidates being considered for the 2027 National Baseball Hall of Fame.

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