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Stories worth talking about tonight:

Make Gift Returns Easy at Target, Macy’s, Toys R’ Us and More

Some presents can easily be exchanged for something more to your taste than the Snuggie, cheap cologne or ugly sweater you receive in a holiday gift exchange, even if you don’t have a receipt.

Return policies vary widely among national retailers, from practically no limits at Nordstrom and Kohl’s, to stringent rules on DVDs and computer software at Best Buy, Toys R’ Us and other businesses. >>>details from 12 top retailers and return tips.

‘Merry Christmas’ Bank Robber Turns Himself In

The bank robber who wrote “Merry Christmas” on a note demanding cash turned himself in after hearing media coverage of his heist, police say. Joshua Henry Harbin, 30, has been arrested in the Monday robbery of BB&T Bank in Buford.

Tuesday evening, Harbin heard media coverage of the case on the radio, according to a police news release. He then approached an Atlanta woman and asked her to call police. >>>read more

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Pest Control Business Owner Dies in Fall From Roof

• Ralph Gambrel, owner of Game Over Pest Solutions, died Monday in an accident at a home in Ball Ground.

Scam Warning: Fake Utility Workers Actually Burglars

• Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents after a report of a man claiming to be a water company employee checking a leak.

Retired Fire Inspector Wins $300,000 Lottery Jackpot

• 79-year-old Acworth man uses birthdays, anniversaries and a Quik Pik to determine his numbers.

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