New Metro ATL IKEA Coming | Flu Hits Georgia: News Nearby

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.

• New IKEA Opening In Marietta
• Georgia Flu Cases Spread For Christmas
  
• Gang Members Murdered Mayor-Elect's Nephew: Jury

Thief Steals Car Filled With Christmas Presents: Police
The Woodstock Police Department is asking the public to help them identify a man accused of stealing a vehicle containing Christmas presents for a woman's children and jewelry belonging to her mother who died earlier this year.

Georgia Weather: Christmas And Weekend Forecast
It won't be a white Christmas in metro Atlanta. In fact, it looks like it will be a sunny and mild one. But we've got some soggy days to get through before the big day arrives on Monday.

Suwanee Man Arrested In Disabled, Elderly Exploitation Case
A Suwanee man was arrested Dec. 22 for his involvement in exploiting disabled and elderly persons.

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• No Students Injured In Dec 19 Paulding School Bus Accident
• Bulldogs Edge Yellow Jackets In Giving For Children's Healthcare
• DeKalb Gets New Public Safety Chief
  
• Man Charged With Impersonating Police Officer In Cherokee County
  
• Forsyth Police Need Help In Stolen Trailer Case

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