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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.

• Police In Gwinnett On The Lookout For ... A Woodpecker?
• 2 Students Charged In Etowah Threat Denied Bond
  
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Reserve Officer Shot By Wife Charged In Altercation: Police
An off-duty reserve officer with the Kennesaw Police Department who was shot by his wife earlier this month has been charged in connection to the domestic altercation reported at their Bartow County home.

Georgia's First Freeze Of The Year Is Coming
Remember when fall in Georgia still felt like summer? Well, in a few days, it just might feel a little like wintertime.

Council Candidate Defends Facebook Posts On Guns, Violence
A candidate for city council in Peachtree Corners is speaking out to defend Facebook posts he made referencing controversial topics including violence and guns.

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