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Kids Rescued From Fire | Sleeping Driver Crashes, Flees | GA Golfer 3rd At Masters: GA Weekend

Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in Georgia this weekend.

Chatham County police officers and firefighters respond to a two-alarm fire around 4 a.m. Sunday at an apartment complex at King George Boulevard.
Chatham County police officers and firefighters respond to a two-alarm fire around 4 a.m. Sunday at an apartment complex at King George Boulevard. (Photo provided by Chatham County Police)

We have rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend in Georgia to prepare you for the week ahead.

Officers Rescue 2 Kids From Building During 2-Alarm Blaze

Five people total were rescued from a burning building during a two-alarm fire.

3 Dead, 4 Arrested In Series Of GA Shootings

A 3-year-old boy was among the three people who died in recent shootings while a teen is facing murder charges, police say.

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Sleeping Driver Crashes Into Patrol Car, Fire Truck: Police

Police say a driver who fell asleep inside a vehicle crashed into a patrol car and fire truck before driving toward an officer.

GA Rapper Performs For First Time After Being Shot: Reports

Georgia native and rapper Offset performed for the first time this weekend since he was shot on April 10, reports said.

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Augusta Masters 2026: GA Native Finishes In Top 3 Of Major Tournament

Other players with Georgia ties went out in earlier rounds, leaving a Macon native and 3 others to represent the Peach State in the finals.

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