Death Penalty Sought In Torture Slayings | Decatur Deacon's Death | 'Superman' Robs Banks: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Monday. 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.

• Litter In Paulding, Get Your Name In The Paper
• Man Convicted Of Fatally Shooting Decatur Deacon
• DA Will Seek Death Penalty In Gwinnett Torture Deaths
• Jail Time For Douglas County Man Convicted Of Family Violence

'Superman' Robbed 2 Banks In Norcross: Authorities

An Atlanta man wearing a Superman T-shirt walked into two area banks and got away with cash last week, Gwinnett County authorities said. Authorities said Sang D. Nguyen, 28, is facing two counts of robbery in heists at two Wells Fargo branches.

Frat Brothers Accused In N.J. Man's Death Back In Court Monday

Sixteen Penn State students, including one from Woodstock, accused in a fraternity hazing death of a New Jersey man are back in court Monday. Prosecutors allege Piazza was forced to drink excessively before falling and hurting himself. No one called for help until late the next morning, and the New Jersey native died Feb. 4.

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• Stabbing Suspect Mom Was In The U.S. Illegally: ICE
• Police Identify Man, Woman Found Dead In Murder-Suicide in Cherokee
• Inmate Charged In Strip Club Shooting Accidentally Released From Jail
• Oak Grove Elementary Wins Georgia School Bell Award
• Douglas Jailer Arrested For Sex With Three Inmates
• Jay-Z Is Coming To Atlanta In November

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