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There was plenty of news across Georgia on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Sheriff's Office: Be Aware Of Scam Calls From 'Sheriff'

The Sheriff's Office is warning citizens to be cautious of scam phone calls coming from a fake member of Sheriff Ted Jackson's staff.

Video: Bears Take Stroll Through North GA Backyards

Videos as seen on the Neighbors app show bears walking around backyards in a north Georgia city.

New Candy Shop, River Street Sweets, Opening

River Street Sweets, the popular Savannah candy store, will celebrate a grand opening Feb. 7.

GA Congressman Named To Trump's Impeachment Team: White House

A U.S. representative from Georgia was one of eight Republicans named to President Trump's impeachment team.

Jennifer Hudson Films Scenes Of Aretha Biopic At Atlanta Church

Production crews were seen filming Tuesday in Atlanta for the upcoming Aretha Franklin's biopic, which Jennifer Hudson stars in.

Man Steals Credit Card, Goes Shopping With It: Deputies

According to a Sheriff's Office, the suspect was first spotted going through someone's car in a neighborhood.

Longtime County Sheriff Won't Seek Re-Election

Sheriff Butch Conway has served as sheriff for 24 years.

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• The Zoo Is Hiring For Spring Seasonal Workers
• Gunshot Victim Runs To MARTA Station, 1 In Custody
• Late Night Fire Kills Dog, Destroys Home, Cars
• Cherry Blossom Festival Sets Dates For March 28-29
• Douglasville's Mill Village Park Groundbreaking Planned Jan. 30
• Johns Creek To Install Turn Signals Along Medlock Bridge Road
• Chattahoochee Nature Center Hosting Wildlife Baby Shower Feb. 29
• High School Announces Top 10 Class Of 2020 Students
• Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects Found In Walmart
• Sephora, Biltong Bar Coming To Avalon This Spring
• Dallas Seeks Community Input On Future Land Use, Housing And More
• Kindergarten Registration Opens For 2020-21
• City Honors Longtime Councilman; Names Him Grand Marshall Of Fair
• City Hosting Free Gardening Lecture Series
• Application Open For Citizens Fire Academy In March
• Man Faces Drugs, Gun And Gang Charges
• Mayor Gives Update During State Of City

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