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Georgia Votes 2016: Your Guide to the Candidates
Georgians head to the polls Tuesday to vote in the 2016 presidential primary.
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Georgia has been the focus of both parties’ leading contenders in recent days. Republicans Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio made campaign stops in Atlanta on Saturday, while Democrat Hillary Clinton followed up her Friday visit to the city with a decisive victory in South Carolina’s primary. >>> Read more.
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The owners of two dogs that were found shot to death in January along a northwest Cherokee County road have been charged in connection the case.
“(The) investigation revealed the dogs both suffered from neglect before they were shot and killed, and not cared for in a manner that was humane and proper,” according to the Cherokee County Marshal’s Office. >>> Read more.
Shoplifters, With Baby In Tow, Strike North Point Mall
The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety has released still footage and video of four shoplifting suspects, with one carrying an infant and a diaper bag. A juvenile male was also seen on footage with the suspects, according to police.
“It’s sad when criminals use a juvenile as an accessory to their crimes,“ the agency said. “Equally disturbing is the fact one of the suspects ran while holding an infant.” >>> Read more.
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