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Burglary Capital of America a Small Georgia County

A small, south Georgia county has been ranked the burglary capital of the United States.

FindtheHome.com researched the the most recent estimates from the American Community Survey (2014) and then determined the U.S. county in every state with the highest burglary rate per 100,000 people. Sumter County, with a population of 31,804, came in at No. 1 on the list. >>> Read more.

Armed Robbers Targeting Victims Leaving Banks

The Sandy Springs Police Department says two suspects are accused of armed robberies after the victims made trips to the bank.

In one case, the victim had collected items from a safe deposit box. He left the bank and stopped by a diner for lunch. As he was getting into his vehicle, he was approached by a suspect wearing a cloth over his face. >>> Read more.

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Anti-Abortion Bill Moving Through Georgia Legislature

• Gwinnett County senator's bill would free up state funds for clinics that don't counsel about abortion access.

Midtown Puncher in Jail Without Bond

• Curtis Bethea's next court appearance will be March 22.

Severe Weather in the South, But We'll Get Rain

• Latest weather forecast starts with patchy fog Wednesday, but rain as the clouds roll in.

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our Georgia network. The Patch community platform covers communities across the state.

• Jury Selection Begins in Buckhead Benihana Shooting
• Bomb Threat Made at Brown Middle School
• Two Bartow Accidents Send Motorists To Hospitals
• Apartment Fire Displaces 20 Residents in Sandy Springs

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• Deputy Cleared In Bartow Officer-Involved Shooting
• Victims Help Arrest Man Who Pulled Gun on Child, Others
• 51 Teams Participating in Georgia Tech Relay for Life
• Georgia Comes In As Ninth Most Hate-Filled State In Analysis
• Jefe's Tacos & Tequila Coming to Brookhaven
• Decatur School Tax Exemption Stalls in Legislature
• Atlanta Schools Now Accepting Transfer Applications
• Lawrenceville-based Boxlight acquires Mimio
• Bryson Qualifies To Run For Chief Magistrate Court Judge
• Shakerag, Northview Students Win Regional Science Competition
• Streetfest Brings Art, Food, Music To Downtown Alpharetta
• Egg Hunt Brings Food Trucks, Easter Bunny To Milton
• Fellowship Christian Track and Field Athletes Set Records
• Roswell Gears Up For 2 Easter Egg Hunts