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From the richest person in Georgia to a roundup of Fourth of July fireworks shows and which fireworks are legal in the state. Plus, a couple is charged for the death of their 2-year-old who ingested Oxycodone, and a North Carolina teen was held for a year by a Gwinnett man, authorities say. Here are the top local news stories worth reading and talking about on Monday, June 26, as pulled from our Georgia Patch sites.

Meet The Richest Person In Georgia

Their family business has informed Georgians on everything from current events to the resale value of cars, and the info has helped make one person the richest in Georgia. Forbes came out with its list of the "Richest Person in Every State" last week.

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N.C. Teen Missing For A Year Found In Gwinnett

A missing North Carolina teen has been found in Gwinnett County and a 31-year-old man is in jail on felony charges related to her disappearance. He is being held without bail on felony charges of false imprisonment, interference with custody, cruelty to children and aggravated sodomy.

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Couple Arrested On Murder Charges In Death Of 2-Year-Old In DeKalb

DeKalb County law enforcement officers recently arrested a Stone Mountain couple for the death of a 2-year-old child, Patch has learned. Authorities say the toddler ingested a lethal amount of Oxycodone while in the care of the couple, and died.

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