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Man Sentenced For Using Dead Mom's Social Security Money

A Douglasville man was sentenced to prison on Monday after having pleaded guilty to stealing his dead mother's Social Security benefits, according to the Department of Justice's Northern District of Georgia.

Girl Dies After Being Hit By Car In Driveway

A Cherokee County toddler died over the weekend from injuries sustained when she was hit by a vehicle in the driveway of her home.

Atlanta Slips In Amazon HQ2 Odds

There's still no word from Amazon. But if Las Vegas oddsmakers are to be believed, Atlanta's chances at becoming home to the online retail giant's second headquarters are slipping.

Man Sentenced For Identity Theft, Stole Over $1.3M

A Lawrenceville man was sentenced on Friday for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to a release from the Department of Justice's Northern District of Georgia. Justin Walker, 29, will spend seven years in prison.

Police Tried Cover-Up In Ex-NFL Player's Arrest: Lawsuit

Police and county officials in Georgia tried to cover up excessive force used during the arrest of a former NFL player, that player's attorney contends in a lawsuit filed on Monday.

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