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Atlanta Police on Friday release body camera footage relating to the abduction of a 1-year-old child on Jan. 30 at Scott Street Southwest.
Atlanta Police on Friday release body camera footage relating to the abduction of a 1-year-old child on Jan. 30 at Scott Street Southwest. (Bodycam Footage | Atlanta Police)

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.

Baby Born Roadside Saved By Officer, 911 Dispatcher

A police officer and 911 dispatcher jumped into action when a baby who was not breathing was born roadside.

Body Of Missing Man Found Inside Submerged Car At Lake Lanier

Authorities say they have recovered the body of a missing man in a submerged vehicle in Lake Lanier.

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Juvenile Accused Of Harassing Female Through Roblox

Messages showed where the juvenile, accused of threatening a female they met on gaming platform Roblox, mentioned "killing other women," police said. Georgia prosecutors are investigating Roblox after receiving multiple reports of child abuse and sexual exploitation.

Toddler Rescued In GA Kidnapping, Police Say

Police rescue a 1-year-old child they say was kidnapped by a woman's ex-boyfriend accused of breaking into her home. Police released body camera footage in connection with the incident.

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Dad Charged With Murder In Child's Shooting Death

Police say they arrested the man after his 2-year-old child was shot to death due to an "improperly secured firearm."

GA Mom Charged After Child Shoots Self With Handgun: Police

The Georgia woman was unaware her son retrieved a handgun from the glovebox while they were sitting in a car eating breakfast, police say.

Knife-Wielding Man Killed In Police Shooting, GBI Says

The 31-year-old man was accused of moving toward officers with a knife in hand as they responded to a domestic dispute.

3 Arrested In Prostitution Sting At 4 Massage Parlors

Police say the investigation began due to complaints regarding suspected prostitution activities and human trafficking.

Verdict Reached For Ex-GA Judge Accused Of Hitting Officer

A jury reached a verdict in an obstruction case against a former Georgia judge accused of hitting a police officer.

GA Man With Loaded Shotgun At U.S. Capitol Arrested, Police Say

Police say they arrested a GA man who ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun and was armed with multiple rounds of ammunition.

Person Of Interest In Killing Of GA Postal Worker Arrested: Report

The 31-year-old U.S. Postal Service worker was reportedly fatally shot while completing a route in Decatur.

Man Convicted Of Fatally Shooting Wife's Ex-Fiancée

The deadly shooting of a 31-year-old man came on the day he was supposed to spend court-appointed time with his child.

Inmate Dies In Jail After Months-Long Stay

Authorities say they found the 57-year-old man, facing aggravated assault and elder abuse charges, unresponsive in his jail cell.

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