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Knife-Wielding Man Killed | Kidnapped Baby Saved | Prostitution Sting: GA News
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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.
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.
Man In ICE Police Chase Arrested In Crash That Killed GA Teacher
A Guatemalan man was fleeing from ICE officials when police say he caused a crash that killed a Georgia teacher.
Police Shooting Kills Suspect
Police say the suspect ignored commands to drop a handgun before officers shot and killed him.
More Top News:
- Man Faces Rape, Aggravated Sodomy Charges
- Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Child, 12
- Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested
- Murder Suspect Arrested In Deadly Shooting
- National Fast Food Chain With Hundreds Of GA Locations Dramatically Downsizing
- Driver Arrested In Hit-And-Run That Injured Pedestrian
- Peanut Butter Recalled In 40 States, Including GA
- GA Leaders Speak On SCOTUS Ruling On Trump's Illegal Tariffs
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