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Remains of Missing Cobb Man Found in Calhoun

The remains of a Cobb County man who had been missing since Christmas Eve have been found in Calhoun. The crime lab of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has reportedly identified the remains as Roy G. Brown. >>> Read more.

Georgia ‘Pastafarian’ Can Wear His Colander in Nevada

A Georgia man who had fought the state for his right to wear a colander on his head in his driver’s license photo is being allowed to do so ... now that he’s moved to Las Vegas.

Christopher Avino has reportedly received a Nevada driver’s license in which he proudly sports the piece of cookware as a fashion accessory. “Props to Nevada for recognizing my religious rights,” Avino wrote. >>> Read more.

Georgia Man Lives With Dead Mom, Uses Her Money: Police

A man who once ran for mayor of Waycross, GA, was arrested Monday after police discovered he was living with his dead mother’s body while spending her money. Police say Rodney Harold Dillon was living in his dead mother’s home, along with her corpse, while spending money from her bank account. >>> Read more.

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