Atlanta's Porch Pirates | 'Footsies' Arrest: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Wednesday. 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.

• How Often Porch Pirates Steal Amazon Packages In Atlanta
  
• Tweet About 'Footsies' Leads To Arrest
  
• Former Postal Worker Forged Checks, Stole Mail: Charges

Gwinnett Deputy Saves Canine Hit-And-Run Victim
A Gwinnett County sheriff's deputy saved an injured dog he saw get hit by a truck on the road by Old Freeman Mill and Winder Highway in Dacula on Saturday. Now, the sheriff's office is asking the public's help in paying for an expensive surgery the pup now needs.

Philips Arena Gets A New Name
Philips Arena, the concert venue and home to the Atlanta Hawks currently undergoing a massive redevelopment, is getting a new name.

Man Charged With Killing Pregnant Woman In Crash
A Jasper man has been charged in connection to an accident that killed a pregnant daycare teacher in March.

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• Roswell Tour Of Homes Lineup Released
  
• Bartow County Man Reported Missing
• Children's Advil Recall In Georgia: How To Check Labels
  
• Restaurant Inspections: Ice Cream Stored With Raw Meat
  
• Bartow County Man Reported Missing

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