Amid Atlanta Child Murders Review Parole Decided | 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 some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Atlanta Christmas Tree Lighting 2019 Events: List

Tree lighting ceremonies will take place across Atlanta in December. Get in the 2019 holiday spirit by enjoying the festivities at places like the Georgia Aquarium, the Georgia State Capitol and more. Here are 10 locations worth checking out.

Season Of Celebration Tree Lighting Held Friday

Two trees will be simultaneously lit and holiday festivities will take place in downtown Alpharetta on Friday night.

Atlanta Child Murders Suspect Wayne Williams Seeks Parole

The main suspect in the Atlanta Child Murders, Wayne Williams, went before the Georgia Parole Board Monday. In 1982, he was convicted of killing two adults and a judge sentenced him to serve two life terms.

Fire Doing 'Keep The Wreath Green' To Raise Awareness

During the holiday season, a metro fire department will participate in the "Keep the Wreath Green" campaign through Jan. 1. One green bulb on the wreath will be replaced by a red bulb for every structure fire that occurs in during that time period.

County Sets Time Limit On Extended Stay Motel Guests

In October, the Budgetel Inn off Carson Loop closed abruptly leaving about 100 people with no place to go. One resident said they had been living there for three years. Now residents are limited to a few months before they need to leave.

Police Have No Arrests Or Motive In Lilburn Shooting, Victim IDed

Gwinnett County police have identified a man shot to death early Friday morning near Lilburn. They are looking into a motive and no arrests have been made, said authorities, who have released the victim's name.

President Jimmy Carter Back In GA Hospital With Infection

Former President Jimmy Carter has been admitted to a Georgia hospital just days after being released from an Atlanta hospital following brain surgery.

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