Governor's Race Is Close | Beating Death Video: News Nearby

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.

• Dead Heat: Abrams, Kemp Tied In GA Governor Poll
• Midtown Beating Death: Police Release Video
• 5 Star Homes In Georgia Fit For Celebrities

Golfers Find Body Off Fairway At Lake Lanier
The Hall County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a woman whose body was discovered Friday morning near the shore of Lake Lanier on the south end of the county.

Shoplifter Attempts to Shoot Shoppers Who Try To Stop Him
Gwinnett Police detectives need the public's help in identifying a shoplifter and his accomplice that attempted to shoot a shopper when the shopper tried to stop them.

Georgia Weather Forecast: Dry Start, Rainy End To Weekend
Metro Atlanta is likely to start the weekend out under clear skies. But, by the end of the weekend, our run of thunderstorm-free days and nights may be coming to an end.

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• Cause Of Death Released For Body Found On Roswell Road
• Roswell To Host 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
  
• Up To $10,000 Reward Offered For Info On Car Arsonist
• 2 Arrested In Atlanta Driver's Shooting

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Photos courtesy Stacey Abrams, Brian Kemp campaigns