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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.

Fight Over Gun Led To GA Man's Death In Car: Sheriff

After a gun sale, authorities said a man shot and killed another man during a struggle before fleeing the scene with the man's body in the passenger seat.

• Man Found Dead During Traffic Stop

Tractor-Trailer Dragged Car In Hit-And-Run: Cops

A tractor-trailer driver is facing hit-and-run charges after authorities said he hit a car and dragged it through two intersections while attempting to change lanes.

3rd DC Plane Crash Victim, A Marine, Had GA Ties: Reports

An American Airlines passenger with Georgia ties was among the 67 people killed during a crash involving Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Jan. 29 near Washington, D.C., according to reports.

Eggflation Hits Waffle House Amid 50-Cent Surcharge: Reports

The Norcross-based Waffle House adds a 50-cent surcharge to every egg sold at its restaurants due to bird flu. The price increase on Waffle House menus took effect this week.

Murder Suspect Charged In Fatal Shooting

A 21-year-old suffered multiple gunshot wounds before dying at the scene, police said. The deadly shooting occurred in a popular Georgia community.

• Shooting Kills Man Near Busy Road

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• Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
• Charges Against Ex-DA In Ahmaud Arbery Case Dismissed: Reports
• Inmate Found Dead During Security Check
• I-85 Crash Kills Driver In Pileup
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