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There was plenty of news across Georgia on Thursday. 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.

Police: Man Who Kicked Cat Turns Himself In

Police have arrested a 22-year-old man who, they allege, was caught on camera kicking a cat across the parking lot of an Atlanta gas station.

Man Uses Phone To Shoot Up-Skirt Videos, Arrested: Police

A man who was allegedly shooting "up-skirt" videos was arrested and charged with stalking and unlawful surveillance on Wednesday, according to police.

Shafer Concedes GOP Race For Lt. Governor

State Sen. David Shafer on Wednesday conceded the Republican Party's nomination for lieutenant governor, saying he will not seek a recount in the primary runoff election against Geoff Duncan, a former state legislator, according to media reports.

Police Share Tips On How To Avoid Card Skimmers

A suburban police department continues to receive reports from residents that their financial information has been compromised. The uptick in these reports started on Sunday and as of early Thursday afternoon, the agency has responded to and reported at least 21 incidents of identity theft.

Mural Honors Former Northside Hospital Patient

About 30 friends and family members of a former patient celebrated the woman's life through Northside Hospital's new mural. The event, held July 31, honored Lynn Teague, who passed away in January 2017 after battling cancer on four separate occasions since her first diagnosis in 1985.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Gwinnett Approves Contract With MARTA, To Appear On Ballot
• Google Presents Douglas County September Saturdays Festival
• Gin Blossoms Headline Suwanee’s 15th Annual August Concert
• Georgia’s Nathan Deal One Of Most Popular Governors In US: Poll
• Police ID Woman Who Died In RV Fire
• Public Art Sculpture Coming To Marsh Creek Park
• Funeral On Saturday For Driver Killed In 3-Car Accident
• Police Identify Man Who Drowned At West Bank Park
• New GA Food Recall, This Time For Feces-Borne Parasite

Across America

• Man Pushed Boy 31 Feet Off Waterpark Slide: Cops
• Brookstone Bankrupt; Closing 101 Stores
• Shark Thief: 'I'm An Activist, Not A Criminal'
• Watch: Baby Giraffe Born In Texas
• People Have Some Really Weird Ideas About Condoms

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