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GA Fan Meltdown, Racial Starbucks Post, Burglar IDed: News Nearby

Top Georgia news, including Georgia fans melt down after loss, and a slain intruder is identified. And how to share information on Patch.

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Woman's Relatives Killed Husband For Abusing Her: Police

Three men have been charged with murder after they beat to death the husband of a woman they are related to for abusing her, according to police.

Bulldogs 'Not Going Anywhere' After Championship Loss

It was a heartbreaker for Georgia fans Monday night, as their dream season slipped away in an overtime loss to Alabama in the college football National Championship game. But it wasn't long before everyone from Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, to his players to a reinvigorated fan base started looking ahead to what many expect to be a promising future for the Bulldogs.

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Starbucks Closes After Fake, Racially Loaded Post Goes Viral

A Starbucks in metro Atlanta was closed briefly after fake, racially loaded rumors about an employee spitting in and otherwise defiling white people's drinks and food started spreading online.

Mattie's Call Issued For 69-Year-Old By Douglas Sheriff's Office

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office issued a Mattie's Call Monday evening for a 69-year-old man last seen in the Fairburn Road and Church Street area.

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