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Christmas Forecast in Georgia

Temperatures in the 70s? Rain chances with no hint of snow? It’s beginning to look a lot like … summer.

The Christmas forecast is shaping up to possibly be wet and definitely be warm. >>>read more.

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Deputies Find Man Shot Dead on Porch

Paulding County Deputies arrived at a home on Wednesday as part of an ongoing burglary investigation, but found a man dead on the front porch from a gunshot to the head.

Detectives discovered the body of Alvin Lee Jenks, 38. The man was shot by the homeowner while allegedly attempting to bust down the door. >>>read more.

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  • Friends and neighbors of the 12-year-old girl are asking for help in paying her medical expenses.

Christmas Lights May Have Caused Dacula House Fire

  • One of the family’s dogs did not survive the Thursday blaze, fire officials say.

Meteor Over Georgia: Did You See Something in the Sky?

  • Fireball was moving at a speed of 29,000 miles per hour at one point Thursday night, according to NASA. Meteorites may be possible in Henry County.

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