Shaq Meets Local Cops | Cobb Woman Missing | Autopsy In For Dead College Student: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Friday. 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.

• Shaq Surprises Lawrenceville Police After Irma
• Autopsy Results In For LSU Student Who Died Following Alleged Hazing Incident
• 2 Killed In Fiery East Cobb Crash Identified As Floridians

Leaf Watch 2017: Where, When To See Leaves Change In Georgia
The first official day of fall is right around the corner and, in Georgia, that means the forests will be turning from green to red, orange and gold in just a few weeks.

Educator: Would 'Black Lives Matter' T-Shirt Get Same Support As MAGA?
A well-respected and long-time educator in the Cherokee County School District has weighed in on the controversy surrounding a River Ridge High School math teacher who has been removed from the classroom after criticizing T-shirts worn by two students adorned with President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" campaign slogan.

Ga. Power Ahead Of Schedule, Most Power Back By Saturday
Georgia Power says it's ahead of its original schedule and hopes to have electricity flowing to almost everyone impacted by Hurricane Irma by Saturday night.

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• Cobb Woman Missing After Boarding Bus To New York: Authorities
• Man Walks Into Buckhead Bank, Holds Up Note That Reads 'Robbery': Police
• Warrant Sweep Takes Guns, Drugs Off Cartersville Streets
• Hurricane Irma: Red Cross Assesses Damage In Metro Atlanta
• Hurricane Irma: 'DeKalb Bore The Brunt,' County CEO Says
• Canton Teen Reported Missing Found In Colorado
• 2 Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash In Cartersville
• Rock Throwers Smash Car Windshields In Paulding

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