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Other top stories from Georgia Patch sites included a reminder that Georgia's hands-free driving law starts in a few days.

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Tuesday. 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.

15 Toys R Us Locations In Georgia Get Final Closing Day
Stick a fork in your childhood — Toys R Us is closing its 200 remaining stores, including 15 in Georgia, for good, on Friday if not sooner.

Georgia Capitol: Protester Sets Self On Fire
A protester outside the Georgia state capitol building used gasoline and fireworks Tuesday morning to set himself on fire, according to authorities.

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Here Is Georgia's Best Children's Hospital: U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report says one children's hospital in Georgia is among the best in the country across numerous pediatric specialties. The news organization released its 12th annual "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings Tuesday.


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