Dog Mauling, NYE Rides Home, Rep. Lewis Has Cancer: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Brewery 5K Run Aims To Support Local Breweries
• Woman Sentenced To Prison For Abusing Infant
• $58 Million Goes Toward Construction For Ga. Roads, Bridges, More

Rep. John Lewis Of Atlanta Battling Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer

Rep. John Lewis of Atlanta said Sunday that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and plans to start treatment soon.

GA Teen Gets Kidney Donor 3 Years After Mom's Murder

Just a day before the anniversary of his mother's death, Kincaid Eaker received a call Christmas Eve he was getting a kidney.

Possum, Gold Nugget, And Other Things Dropped In GA On NYE

Looking for a different way to celebrate New Year's Eve? Check out this list of unique things towns across Georgia will drop on Dec. 31.

Prosecutors Seek Felony Charges In Dog Mauling Case

District Attorney Danny Porter said he will seek felony charges against the owners of pit bulls accused of causing a woman's death.

How Georgians Can Get A Free Ride, Car Towed On New Year's Eve

Georgians can get a free ride home and their car towed home after partying on New Year's Eve thanks to AAA.

Casting Call Open In Atlanta For Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect'

Producers are casting for two men of Middle Eastern background for the new Aretha biopic "Respect," starring Jennifer Hudson.

Inmate Escapes Georgia Prison, 'Don't Approach' Say Police

Authorities are searching for a male inmate who has escaped the Smith Transitional Center. He was severing several sentences.

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