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Animals Saved From Fire By Homeless Man: Patch PM

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Keith Walker, a 53-year-old homeless man, saved several cats and dogs at W-Underdogs shelter after a fire broke out Dec. 18.
Keith Walker, a 53-year-old homeless man, saved several cats and dogs at W-Underdogs shelter after a fire broke out Dec. 18. (Courtesy of Tim Lee)

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Homeless Man Saves Animals From Fire At Atlanta Shelter

Keith Walker, a 53-year-old homeless man, saved several cats and dogs at W-Underdogs shelter in Atlanta after a fire broke out Dec. 18.

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GA Elections: Trump Returns, Lawsuit Tossed, Officials Stressed

President Donald Trump will rally in Dalton; a judge dismisses a lawsuit to stop the runoff; and local elections officials are overwhelmed.

20 Drivers Killed In Georgia Christmas-Weekend Car Accidents

In addition to 20 fatalities from auto accidents over the Christmas weekend, Georgia reported 173 DUI arrests and 4,347 speeding tickets.

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Baseball Hall Of Famer, Knuckleballer Phil Niekro Dies At 81

Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro holds a knuckleball. Most of his career was spent with the Braves; he died Dec. 27 in Georgia.

7-Year-Old Girl Shot; Atlanta Mayor, Council See Rising Tensions

The fatal shooting of 7-year-old Kennedy Maxie last week led to rising tensions between Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and city council.

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