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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.
Man Accused In GA $10M Investment Scheme Lands On FBI's New Most Wanted List
A reward of up to $150,000 is being offered in connection with the arrest & conviction of a man accused in a $10 million investment scheme.
Major Interstate Closure To Heavily Affect GA Traffic Regionally
Transportation officials are planning to temporarily fully shut down a heavily-traveled interstate, impacting weekend commutes in Georgia.
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Inmate Who Stole $11M While Behind Bars Escapes GA Prison, Feds Say
The man accused of stealing $11 million while incarcerated and escaping a Georgia prison has ties to metro Atlanta, federal authorities say.
Derek Samuel: New Details Emerge In GA Man's Disappearance, Death
Police say they do not suspect foul play in the death of a man who disappeared at least a month ago in metro Atlanta.
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Beloved Bookstore Closing In Metro ATL After 30 Years
A popular fuel center has acquired the building currently housing a beloved bookstore set to soon close in metro Atlanta.
Agreement Allowing Police To Serve In This Cobb Town Expires: Officials
Officials say a town in metro Atlanta has presented a demand problematic to an agreement allowing police officers to offer services in city limits.
Man Who Strangled, Bit Woman Sentenced To Prison: Prosecutors
A man who took a plea deal has been sentenced to prison after prosecutors say he falsely imprisoned and abused a woman.
Ex-GA Teacher Charged With Sexually Assaulting Student
Police say they have arrested a former teacher after she was accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a teenage student.
Ex-Member Of Vets Organization Charged With Stealing Funds
Authorities say a former quartermaster used funds belonging to a veterans association for personal use.
GA High Court Reverses Ruling Staying Executions Under Pandemic Deal
The Georgia Supreme Court's ruling could impact a man convicted of killing an 8-year-old girl and raping her 10-year-old friend.
Feds Investigate MARTA After GA Woman Fatally Stabbed 20 Times
Federal officials have launched an investigation into the Atlanta-based MARTA due to recent stabbings, one of which killed a great-grandmother.
2026 Summer Outlook Shows Bleak GA Forecast: Here's What To Know
New long-range models show summertime conditions that may be favorable in edging out a dangerous drought in Georgia.
1 Charged In Man's Death In Vacant Grocery Store
A man is facing charges after another man was found dead in a closed grocery store.
Teen Among 3 Injured In GA Shootings
A road-rage dispute led to one of three shootings that recently occurred in Georgia, police say.
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