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Josie Gibson survived a near-drowning, and her parents are now urging water safety and CPR training for all.
Josie Gibson survived a near-drowning, and her parents are now urging water safety and CPR training for all. (Children's Healthcare of Atlanta)

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Friday. 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.

See How High Rents Are Near Top Georgia Universities

Students enrolling at some of the top universities in the U.S. end up paying vastly different amounts for rent if they choose to live off-campus, according to an analysis from RentCafe. Two universities in Georgia were included in the analysis.

Body Of Student Found In Roswell Pool, Teen Arrested

The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the body of a 17-year-old girl found in the pool of an apartment complex in Roswell as a missing teen from Johns Creek and an 18-year-old has been arrested for concealing her death.

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DA Says He Would Prosecute Women Who Have Abortion, Protest Set

The Democratic Women's Council of Douglas County has planned a protest rally for 5 p.m. Friday, May 31, on the stairs of the courthouse in Douglasville over recent comments by District Attorney Ryan Leonard. The prosecutor said mothers can be charged with murder under Georgia's new "heartbeat bill," that curbs abortions in most cases.

Mom Shares Near-Drowning Story, Cautions Parents In Summer

Last August, Melissa and Tony Gibson were faced with every parent's worst nightmare: their 2-year-old daughter Josie was found unconscious in the pool. Now they're advocating for water safety and CPR training.

Find out what's happening in Brookhavenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Software Firm To Create 200 Jobs: Report

A high-tech firm in suburban Atlanta plans to expand and bring 200 more jobs to the city, according to a media report.

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