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Shot Georgia Police Officer: How You Can Help

A police officer from Covington, Ga., remained in serious condition on Wednesday with a bullet lodged against his carotid artery after he was shot while chasing a shoplifting suspect.

GA Salmonella Cases Grow From Honey Smacks Cereal: CDC

Almost three months after salmonella cases in Georgia and other states were tied to a tainted breakfast cereal, consumers are still eating it and federal health safety officials are fed up.

Gwinnett Deputy Arrested After Punching Inmate In Head 3 Times

A Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested Friday after he was caught on video punching an inmate in the head three times with a closed fist while the inmate was trying to harm herself, according to the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office.

Atlanta Drivers Among Nation's Worst: Report

A new report from the insurance company Allstate has ranked America's best and worst drivers in the 200 largest cities and — perhaps not surprisingly to local commuters — Atlanta is ranked among the worst.

Adaptive Recreation Dance Night Comes To Johns Creek

Residents age 15 and older with special needs are invited to attend the party, which will have pizza, drinks, music and all types of fun.

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Photo courtesy Covington Police Department