Honor Roll Student Killed | Good Samaritan Recognized | No Tax-Free Shopping: 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.

• Dallas Public House Rebounds With 'A' Follow-Up Inspection
• Restaurant Inspections: Slime Buildup, Ants, Raw Beef Stored Above Fish
• Woman Attacked By Man After Parking In Handicap-Designated Spot: Blotter
• Restaurant Inspections: Culver's, Johnny's Pizza, Chick-fil-A
• Restaurant Inspections: Larry's Giant Subs, Sonic, Pizza Place
• Midtown Restaurant Inspections: 'Observed Heavy Fly Activity'
• Douglas County Restaurant Inspections: Gabe's Downtown, Taco Bell, Beaver Creek Biscuit Company
• Forsyth County Restaurant Inspections: Five Guys, Sushi Ming, Marco's Pizza

3 Puppies Thrown From Truck In Sandy Springs

The Sandy Springs Police Department is asking residents to help them track down the person accused of dumping three puppies along a street on the north side of the city. Several residents pulled over and kept the puppies on the side of the road so they would not get hit by a passing vehicle.

'Snap Map' App Could Be Dangerous For Kids, Authorities Say

Law enforcement officials are warning parents about a new feature on a popular mobile app that could make it easier for anyone to find their location. Late last month, Snapchat added the "Snap Maps" feature, which shares the user's location with their friends on the app in real time. But authorities say the feature also could be used by predators to easily find young victims.

No Georgia Tax-Free Weekend In 2017

Back-to-school shoppers in Georgia who have grown accustomed to a sales tax-free weekend may be disappointed this year. The Georgia legislature, which has to approve the tax holidays on a yearly basis, didn't do so for 2017.

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• Cherokee Fire And EMS Mourn Ex-Employee's Death From Cancer
• Good Samaritan Who Helped Save Canton Overdose Victims Comes Forward
• Atlanta Honor Roll Student, 10, Shot And Killed In July 4th Accident
• New Mexico Woman, Colorado Man Win Peachtree Road Race
• Triple Shooting Leaves 1 Dead In Atlanta Walmart Parking Lot
• One Killed In I-75 Cartersville Roll-Over Crash: Authorities

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