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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.

GA Woman Who Took Abortion Pills Faces Murder Charge, Granted $1 Bond: Reports

A woman accused of taking abortion pills is charged with murder after her daughter died an hour after delivery, media reports say.

Missing Man's Remains ID'ed After Nearly 6 Years

Nearly six years after his disappearance, a man was identified after his remains were found on a construction site.

Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash In GA: Report

A pilot was performing a test flight when a single-engine plane went down, killing the pilot in Georgia, a media report says.

GA Officer Sexually Assaulted Woman He Arrested, Cops Say

A metro Atlanta officer is facing charges after police say he sexually assaulted a woman he arrested while responding to a call.

ICE Deployed To ATL Airport As Travelers Told To Arrive 4 Hours Early

Officials urged Atlanta airport passengers to arrive at least four hours early as ICE is deployed to support TSA workers amid travel chaos.

9 Escape House Fire That Killed Pets

One of nine residents who survived a house fire suffered smoke injuries.

Verdict Reached For Man Accused In Fatal Shooting

A man who was on trial and facing a murder charge was accused of fatally shooting another man during a gun transaction.

'Teen Takeover' Planned For Local Park

"Teen takeovers" have hit other parts of metro Atlanta and is now expected to target Douglasville, local police say.

Teen Faces Murder In Shooting Deaths Of 2

A 14-year-old accused of shooting to death two other teenagers is facing murder charges and is being charged as an adult.

2 Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting

A 19-year-old man was found shot to death in a car following a crash, police say.

Crash Injures GA Deputy After Patrol Car Rear-Ended On I-85 S

A person who was being arrested was injured in a crash that also injured a Georgia deputy on I-85 south, authorities say.

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