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Gwinnett Deputy Saves Canine Hit-And-Run Victim

A Gwinnett County sheriff's deputy saved an injured dog he saw get hit by a truck on the road by Old Freeman Mill and Winder Highway in Dacula on Saturday. Now, the sheriff's office is asking the public's help in paying for an expensive surgery the pup now needs.

Philips Arena Gets A New Name

Philips Arena, the concert venue and home to the Atlanta Hawks currently undergoing a massive redevelopment, is getting a new name.

Man Charged With Killing Pregnant Woman In Crash

A Jasper man has been charged in connection to an accident that killed a pregnant daycare teacher in March.

How Often Porch Pirates Steal Amazon Packages In Atlanta

As Amazon gobbles up more of your business, porch piracy has exploded. According to The Package Guard, 11 million homeowners have had a package stolen during the past year and the average value of those packages was between $50-$100.

Tweet About 'Footsies' Leads To Arrest

A Kennesaw State University student's tweets about a man "playing footsies" with her against her will on campus has led to the man's arrest, according to police.

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Photo courtesy Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office