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Share-worthy stories from the Georgia Patch network to talk about tonight:

Marietta Lawmaker's Hands-Free Driving Bill Passes House

The Georgia House of Representatives has passed a bill by Rep. John Carson, of Marietta, which would create a hands-free driving law in Georgia. The bill passed by a vote of 151-20.

Students Convicted Of Hazing Will Be Expelled From LSU: President

Months after a 2017 Blessed Trinity Catholic High School graduate died after suspected hazing activities at Louisiana State University, the college has released recommendations it believes will reduce the chances of similar fatal actions from occuring in the future.

2 GA Hospitals Rank In America’s 100 Best Hospitals List For 2018

A newly released list shows two Georgia hospitals rank among the top 100 in the nation. The hospitals received Healthgrades' "America's Best Hospitals Award" for 2018, and were in the top 1 percent of hospitals in the country.

Gun Threat Gets Paulding Student Arrested For Felony Hoax

A 17-year-old North Paulding High School student was arrested Wednesday after falsely saying someone was trying to enter a classroom with a gun.

Atlanta Only 57th Hardest-Working City: Report

We're not sure we're buying it, but according to a new report, Atlanta is only the 57th hardest-working city in the United States. The personal finance site WalletHub ranked 116 cities based on what it calls direct work factors and indirect work factors.

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