Severe Storm Threat, 'Bama-Loving Bank Robber, Hot Car Death Dad in Court: News Nearby

Patch has sites in communities across Georgia. Here are some of the top posts from Monday.

Severe Storms Threaten Region Tuesday and Wednesday

There will be a break in the clouds Monday night, but forecasters are expecting strong storms to move into the region Tuesday night.

Severe storms are possible from late Tuesday through Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Damaging winds and a few tornadoes are possible. Wind gusts are expected to reach 25 mph during the storm. >>> Read more.

Police: ‘Bama-Loving Bank Robber Arrested

The ’Bama Bandit has been busted, police say. On Saturday, Duluth Police shared images of a man they say robbed a Suntrust Bank inside a Publix grocery store at Old Peachtree Road and Buford Highway.

Surveillance cameras got several crystal-clear images of both his face and the crimson University of Alabama cap he was wearing. By Monday, the tide had rolled in favor of law and order. >>> Read more.

Harris Emotional During Motions Hearing in Hot Car Death Case

The case of the man accused in the hot-car death of his son was back in court Monday. Prosecutors and attorneys in the murder trial of Justin Ross Harris discussed court filings in a motions hearing.

Defense attorney Maddox Kilgore asked the court to exclude “bad character evidence.” Harris himself reportedly became emotional in court when his attorney told the court how much he loved his son. >>> Read more.

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