Inmate Escapes, SWAT Standoff, Yung Joc Rideshare: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Wednesday. 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.

• Man Taken Into Custody After SWAT Standoff
• Library System Offers Help For Job Seekers
• Officials Seeking Man Whose Illegal Dumping Closed Roads

Atlanta Rapper Drives Rideshare To Set Example For Kids

A "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star and rapper started driving for a rideshare company to lead by example for youth, he says.

GDOT Hosting Open House On Proposed I-285 Top End Express Lanes

GDOT will host an open house Jan. 23 at City Springs on the proposed I-285 Top End Express Lanes and I-285 Advanced Improvement Projects.

Inmate Escapes From Georgia Transitional Center: Police

The Georgia Department of Corrections alerted the public Wednesday that a felon escaped and to be on the lookout.

MLK Day 2020: Here's What's Open, Closed In Atlanta

Some services will be closed for the federal holiday commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.

Fulton County Schools Names New Board President

The Fulton County Board of Education underwent leadership changes at its work session on Tuesday.

Chemistry Professor In Hit-And-Run Dies From Injuries

An assistant chemistry professor likely died from a blood clot to his lung following a hit-and-run car accident.

Josh Donaldson Signs With Twins After 1 Season In Atlanta: Report

Free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson reportedly agreed to a four-year deal with the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.

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• A Drive-By Shooting May Have Been Gang Related
• Bartow County Restaurant Inspections: Johnny Mitchell’s Smokehouse
• Chamber Of Commerce Names New President, CEO
• School System Earns Positive Credit Ratings
• Registration Open For Spring Parks, Rec Programs In Roswell
• Kennesaw Parks Winter, Spring Registration Open
• Man, 64, Killed In Hit And Run

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• Border Patrol Dodged Congress’ Questions About Migrant Children’s Deaths
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