Teen In Critical Condition After Struck By Lightning: Patch PM

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

GA Teen Critical But Stable After Being Struck By Lightning

Walker Bethune, 17, of Macon was struck by lightning while vacationing in Florida. He's in critical but stable condition Monday in a Miami hospital.

Physical, Verbal Abuse In Viral Video Leads Police To Arrest Trio

Three people were arrested by Atlanta police in connection with a viral video that appeared to show them striking a 12-year-old boy with the word "gay" shaved into his hair.

Delta Aquariids, Perseid Meteors In Georgia: Peak Dates

Plan your summer nights in Georgia around two meteor showers: the long-running Delta Aquariids and the fireball-producing Perseids.

SWAT Standoff, Domestic Dispute Ends In Man's Arrest: Cobb Police

Cobb County police arrested a man after a SWAT team standoff for hours and an initial call in regard to a "domestic dispute."

Cartersville Native Broce Named Interim Head Of Georgia DFACS

Candice Broce will replace Tom Rawlings, who unexpectedly resigned last week as head of Georgia's Division of Family & Children Services.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Recalling The 'Dead Cat' District, Other Remapping Lessons Of Georgia's Past
• Conflicting Versions Of Tree-Spiking Case Delay Stone-Manning Nomination
• Paulding County Restaurant Inspections: Del Taco, Subway
• Cumming Restaurant Inspections: Yuan Li, Lanier Place, Catrina's
• Alpharetta Restaurant Inspections: Buffalo Wild Wings, Pappadeaux
• Roswell Restaurant Inspections: Adele's On Canton, Zest
• Sandy Springs Food Inspections: Scoville Hot Chicken, Il Forno
• Canton Restaurant Inspections: Salty Mule, Martin's, Bruster's
• Woodstock Restaurant Inspections: Ninja Sushi, Cancun Mexican
• Gwinnett Charter Arts School Recognized By Education Department
• DeKalb School Named 1 Of 3 Creative Schools Award Winners In GA
• DeKalb Senior, Youth Programs Win National Awards

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