New Zealand Volcano Eruption Kills Atlanta Woman | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Monday. 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.

Flood Watch Issued For North, Central GA Through Christmas Eve

As much as 2 inches of rain will fall across Georgia Monday and Tuesday. But forecasters are showing a different outlook for Christmas.

Atlanta Woman Dies From Burns In New Zealand Volcano Eruption

An Atlanta woman hospitalized with burns in New Zealand after a volcano eruption died from treatment complications.

Stroke Patient Sues Hospital For Negligence

A medical negligence lawsuit claims that doctors failed to correctly diagnose and treat a Fulton County man's stroke.

Christmas Toys: Here Are The Most Popular Gifts In Georgia

Nothing is more exciting for kids than Christmas morning. Here's the most popular toy in Georgia this year.

Christmas shopping hours:

• Christmas 2019 Mall Hours In North Fulton
• Christmas 2019 Mall Hours In Forsyth County
• Christmas 2019 Mall Hours In Cherokee County
• Christmas Eve Mall Hours, Last-Minute Shopping Hours In Atlanta
• What's Open, Closed Christmas Week 2019 In Alpharetta, Milton
• What's Open, Closed Christmas Week 2019 In Johns Creek
• What's Open, Closed Christmas Week 2019 In Roswell
• What's Open, Closed Christmas Week 2019 In Sandy Springs
• What's Open, Closed Christmas Week 2019 In Cumming
• What's Open, Closed Christmas Week 2019 In Canton
• What's Open, Closed Christmas Week 2019 In Woodstock
• What's Open, Closed Christmas Week 2019 In Kennesaw
• What’s Open, Closed In Douglas County This Week

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Christmas Day 2019 Weather Forecast Released For Georgia
• Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Cobb County, Here's Where And When
• Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Atlanta 2020
• Family Pet Dies In Electrical Fire
• Principal Charged With Theft, Forgery, Say Police
• Atlanta Area Restaurant Scores: Cafe Lucia, Queenies BBQ, Eggs Up
• Peachtree Corners Heavily Traveled Road To Be Improved
• Pedestrian Hit, Killed On Ga. 400

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