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Update in child drowning | Watch bees attack Jason Heyward | Georgia's rank among undocumented immigrants | Jennifer Nettles fights hunger

Stories worth talking about tonight:

Georgia Religious Liberty Bill: Gov. Nathan Deal Says He'll Veto

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced Monday morning that he will veto HB 757, the controversial religious liberty bill that was approved by the Georgia General Assembly and would have allowed faith-based groups to refuse services or terminate employees based on sexual orientation. >>> Read more

Details Emerge in Gwinnett 4-Year-Old's Drowning

Police say the mother of a 4-year-old boy who drowned in Duluth Friday thought the child had run into a bedroom, but that the child was instead found in an apartment complex pool. Gwinnett County Police have now identified the victim as Precieus Basulama. >>> Read more

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

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

  • The former Atlanta Braves outfielder was surrounded by a swarm of bees on Sunday, sending him, and fans, running for cover.

Country Star Jennifer Nettles To 'Outnumber Hunger'

  • The Sugarland singer got her start in the music business while attending Agnes Scott College in Decatur.

Georgia Has 7th Highest Number of Undocumented Immigrants

  • It's a signature issue in this year's campaign, and a new study lists the states with the highest number of undocumented immigrants.

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