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Shots Fired During North Forsyth Drug Arrest

Law enforcement officers fired shots during a traffic stop that resulted in a drug arrest Tuesday night in north Forsyth County. According to a sheriff’s office spokesman, Vanus Nichols, 34, of Cumming, attempted to strike a deputy with his car, leading to the shooting. “Deputies were forced to open fire on the suspect’s vehicle, to avoid being struck,” according to Deputy Epifanio Rodriguez. >>> read more.

Man Steals $28,000 Diamond From Smyrna Jewelry Store

A man swapped a fake diamond for a real one -- as in, $28,000 worth of real -- and walked right out the front door of a Cobb Parkway jewelry store, while employees looked on. Employees noticed later that he had swapped the real, two-carat diamond with a fake one, resulting in what one worker called “a stomach-dropping experience.” >>> read more.

Duluth Man Killed in Apartment Fire

A Duluth man was killed Tuesday when fire struck the apartment where he lived, fire officials said. Arson is not suspected in the blaze, which caused moderate damage to The Falls apartments on the 1500 block of The Falls Parkway. >>> read more.

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