Skynyrd's Farewell Tour | Romantic Valentine's Eats: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Friday. 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.

• Lynyrd Skynyrd Farewell Tour To Hit Atlanta
• Valentine's Day 2018: 10 Most Romantic Restaurants In Atlanta
  
• Woman Robs Dallas Bank With Bomb Threat, Sought By FBI

Man Shot, Killed By Police Had Replica Pistol, Left Suicide Note
The man who was shot and killed by a Gwinnett County Police officer Thursday was carrying an Airsoft replica pistol and left a suicide note in his bedroom, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Georgia Among Best States For Drivers: Report
In spite of Atlanta area drivers battling clogged interstate highways at almost any time on a daily basis, a new ranking of the best and worst states to drive in has good news. Georgia is one of the best states in the country for drivers, according to a new ranking by the personal finance website WalletHub.

Georgia Weather: A Messy Weekend Forecast
At least it won't be freezing. But in a winter that's already brought some exceptionally irritating weather to metro Atlanta, we may be in for a soggy couple of days.

• Man Charged With Stabbing, Strangling Woodstock Woman
• Stabbing Under Investigation In Bartow County
  
• Hero Firefighters Honored By State Senate
• Bird-Count Event Set In Kennesaw
  
• Family Of 5 Displaced By Home Fire Near Lawrenceville

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