GA Top News: Trump Rally, Mom Abused 9 Kids, $1M House Party

GEORGIA — Top news stories this week in Georgia included the conviction of a mother who abused her nine children; former President Donald Trump plans to hold a rally in Georgia this week in support of GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker; a house party that ended with 60 arrests, mostly of Black attendees, has settled a $1 million lawsuit; and the family of a missing Indiana mother who was last seen at the Johns Creek home of her mother-in-law pleads for help.

Plus, a boy was injured when other youths shot him with pellets in the newest TikTok challenge; gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is a guest star on "Star Trek: Discovery"; CRT and "divisive" race lessons would be banned in Georgia schools under pending bills; the state's gas tax has been suspended until the end of May; and more in our roundup of top news stories from Georgia's Patch sites this week.

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Here are some of this week's top news headlines:

Family Of Missing Mom Last Seen In GA Pleads For Help

A private Facebook group has been created for a missing Indiana mother who was last seen in Johns Creek. Police said Ciera Breland was reported missing by her husband, Xavier Breland, on Feb. 26 in Indiana. The Johns Creek Police Department confirmed Ciera was last seen on Feb. 24 at her mother-in-law's home, 10545 Highgate Manor Court.

• Husband Of Ciera Breland Brought Back To GA By Police: Report

Former President Donald Trump To Rally In Georgia

Former president Donald Trump is set to return to Georgia later this month. Trump will host his "Save America Rally" March 26 in Commerce to support former U.S. Sen. David Perdue's bid for governor.

GA Man Gets 50 Years In Prison For Sex Crimes Against Women, Kids

A judge has sentenced a Georgia man to 50 years behind bars for sex crimes against women and children, according to authorities. Hogan Pendergraph's crimes began as early as 2012 when he videotaped and photographed women he was dating without their knowledge or consent.

CRT Ideas, Divisive Race Lessons Would Be Banned By GA Bills

The controversial State Senate education bill banning educators from "race or ethnic scapegoating" goes to the Georgia House for consideration.

WWE Star Scott Hall Taken Off Life Support, Dies In GA Hospital

Legendary WWE wrestler, Scott Hall, has died at age 63. Pro wrestling newsletter, PW Torch, was first to report that Hall had recently been placed on life support at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta after suffering several heart attacks following hip replacement surgery.

42 Child Abuse Charges Yield 200 Years Of Jail For Calhoun Woman

A Calhoun woman was convicted on more than 40 counts of child abuse against her nine children, according to officials. Police officers said the children, ages 3-17, lacked adequate clothing, beds, blankets, and pillows. While searching the home, officers found a stick and belt used for beating the children. The only heated rooms were the master bedroom and a closet used to store exotic snakes and other reptiles.

Police Settle $1M Lawsuit After 60+ Wrongfully Arrested: Report

Bartow County and Cartersville Police have settled a nearly $1 million lawsuit for more than 60 wrongful arrests at a 2017 party. According to WSB-TV, 65 young people, mostly Black, were arrested at a house party in Cartersville.

More Top Stories:

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• GA Woman, 78, Dies After She Was Pushed In Front Of A Car: Police
• Woman Killed Over Bowling Ball At Metro Fun Center: Reports
• Stacey Abrams Cameos On 'Star Trek: Discovery' Season 4 Finale
• Abrams, Kemp, Warnock, Walker Qualify For Georgia Primaries
• Couple Saved After Tree Fell On House: Cherokee Fire
• Atlanta Educators Honored By Hawks, Clorox ‘Year Of The Teacher’
• Ex-Deputy Gets Life Sentence For UGA Student's Murder: Report
• Man, 21, Wanted For Murder Found In NC: Gwinnett County Police
• Boy Injured Riding Bike By Teens In Orbeez TikTok Challenge: Police
• Decatur Serial Rapist Pleads Guilty To 4 Cold Case Rapes
• Daylight Saving Time Could Become Permanent In GA: What To Know
• Former UGA Football Player Charged In 2021 Murder: Police
• Rideshare Driver Killed By Train After Getting Stuck: Report
• Cobb Man Molested Stepdaughter, Gets Double Life Sentences: DA
• Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Bills Signed By Gov. Kemp
• How Can GA Support Ukraine? Donations, Drives And More

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