Threat Of Women Prosecuted For Abortions Sparks Rally: Patch PM

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.

See How High Rents Are Near Top Georgia Universities

Students enrolling at some of the top universities in the U.S. end up paying vastly different amounts for rent if they choose to live off-campus, according to an analysis from RentCafe. Two universities in Georgia were included in the analysis.

Body Of Student Found In Roswell Pool, Teen Arrested

The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the body of a 17-year-old girl found in the pool of an apartment complex in Roswell as a missing teen from Johns Creek and an 18-year-old has been arrested for concealing her death.

DA Says He Would Prosecute Women Who Have Abortion, Protest Set

The Democratic Women's Council of Douglas County has planned a protest rally for 5 p.m. Friday, May 31, on the stairs of the courthouse in Douglasville over recent comments by District Attorney Ryan Leonard. The prosecutor said mothers can be charged with murder under Georgia's new "heartbeat bill," that curbs abortions in most cases.

Mom Shares Near-Drowning Story, Cautions Parents In Summer

Last August, Melissa and Tony Gibson were faced with every parent's worst nightmare: their 2-year-old daughter Josie was found unconscious in the pool. Now they're advocating for water safety and CPR training.

Software Firm To Create 200 Jobs: Report

A high-tech firm in suburban Atlanta plans to expand and bring 200 more jobs to the city, according to a media report.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Body Of Missing Man Found In Chattahoochee: Report
• DeKalb Woman Charged With Murder In Shooting Death: Report
• Chick-fil-A At Peachtree Corners Reopens Soon
• 3 Families Displaced, Firefighter Injured In Apartment Blaze
• The Grub, Breeze Cafe, Asian Kitchen Tested On Cleanliness
• Woman, 22, Dies In Crash On I-285: Report
• Serial Office Burglary Suspect Arrested In Sandy Springs: Police
• Halcyon Phase One Nearing Completion With Targeted Summer Opening
• Oh So Southern Homes On The Market In Georgia
• Cherokee Cities To Compete In Annual Recycling Competition
• Gwinnett Inspection: Food Jars Have Mold, Eatery Fails, 55 Score
• Cherokee Man Sentenced To Life For Sexually Abusing A Child

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