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Cobb County Police officers attempt to move along a turkey blocking traffic Tuesday at Milford Church Road.
Cobb County Police officers attempt to move along a turkey blocking traffic Tuesday at Milford Church Road. (Screenshot via Body Cam Footage | Cobb County 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.

Turkey Has 'Beef' With Officers While Blocking Traffic: WATCH

Newly released body camera footage shows a turkey facing off with Georgia officers, and the turkey appeared to have won the battle.

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$2B Rebate, Property Tax Relief Bill Signed In GA: What To Know

More than $2 billion in tax rebates and property tax relief is heading Georgians' way after Gov. Brian Kemp's latest move.

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Probe Into GA Sheriff Ordered After DUI Arrest

Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered an investigation into a Georgia sheriff who was arrested on a DUI charge.

16 Displaced In Apartment Fire

Four apartments were damaged, and 16 people were displaced due to an apartment fire, officials say.

Officer Stabbed During Fight With Suspect: Police

Police were responding to a call when authorities accused a suspect of stabbing an officer.

Deadly GA School Shooting: Verdict Reached For Dad Of Accused Gunman

Colin Gray's fate has been decided after Georgia prosecutors say he afforded his teenage son access to a gun ahead of a deadly school shooting.

Cause Of Death For Lil Jon's Son In GA Released: Reports

The son of Atlanta rapper and producer Lil Jon was found dead near his Georgia home. Authorities recently released a cause of death.

GA Woman Charged In Toddler's Killing Faces Death Penalty: Report

Prosecutors are reportedly seeking the death penalty for a woman accused in a 4-year-old's killing after she rejected a life in prison without parole plea deal.

Death Penalty Sought For Accused Gunman In GA Officer's Killing

GA prosecutors told Patch they are seeking the death penalty against a man accused of killing an officer and injuring another in a shooting.

Woman Killed 44 Years Ago In Gwinnett Needs ID'ing, Police Say

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman they say was found dead over 44 years ago.

Suspect Arrested In Rape Of UGA Student

Police say a man forced a University of Georgia student behind a building and sexually assaulted her.

2 Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting Of Girl, 7

Two people are facing murder charges in connection with a shooting that killed a 7-year-old girl and injured her mother.

Police Shooting Kills Man

Authorities say officers shot and killed a man accused of pulling out a handgun.

2 Face Drug Charges During Traffic Stop

Police have released body camera footage in connection with the arrests of two people facing drug charges after a traffic stop.

Parents Charged After GA Boy Brings Loaded Gun To School

Georgia authorities have revealed how a second-grade student was able to retrieve a loaded gun and take it to school.

Child Shot When Gun Goes Off At GA Home

A child's brother was attempting to put a gun away when it went off, shooting the child in the next room at a Georgia home, police say.

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