Ga.'s Favorite U.S. Park | Principal Conduct Probed: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Wednesday. 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.

• What Is Georgia's Favorite National Park?
• DeKalb Schools Probing Misconduct By Principal: Report
• Mold, Eel Tank Get Gwinnett Restaurant Shut Down

Former Corrections Officer Convicted Of Rape Flees During Trial
A former corrections officer convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl at his apartment in Sandy Springs is on the run, and the U.S. Marshals Service has been called in to assist in his apprehension.

Child Left In Car Is In Critical Condition: Reports
A 3-year-old boy is listed in critical condition in a local hospital after he was rescued Tuesday from a parked car, and his mother is in jail, according to media reports.

12 Cars Worth $400K Stolen From Gwinnett Dealership
At least twelve cars worth a total of $400,000 were stolen from a Gwinnett County car dealership in the early morning hours on Sunday.

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• DeKalb Schools Probing Misconduct By Principal: Report
• Ball Ground's 'Santa Tim' Publishes Memoir
• When Does Daylight Saving Time 2017 End, Turn Clocks Back
• Gunman At Large In DeKalb Gas Station Slaying: Reports
  
• Restaurant Inspections: Employee Grabs Fries With Bare Hands

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