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• Marietta Firefighter Killed In California Car Crash; DUI Suspect Held
• Monday Morning Rush Hour Showed "Comparable" Volumes On Interstates: GDOT
• Get Rid Of Unwanted Medications at Drug Take-Back Day

Marietta Woman Bitten By Shark In Florida
Melanie Lawson of Marietta was raised by the water in California, but that didn't stop her from fearing for her life recently when she was bitten by a shark while in New Smyrna Beach. Lawson, 51, was in the midst of a multi-day getaway and had warned her children not to go into deep waters.

Nathan Deal One Of Nation's Most Popular Governors

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal is a conservative Republican who's shown he's willing to buck his own party on issues he thinks will hurt the state. He's also one of the most popular governors in the nation. Deal ranked No. 11 in a new ranking of the nation's 50 governors by The Morning Consult.

No Charges Filed In Racist Post At North Cobb High School: Authorities

Cobb County officials will not file charges against a North Cobb High School student whose vile, racist electronic message caused a firestorm among parents, students and administrators, Patch has learned. The message, attributed to a 16-year-old student, said that he wanted to "exterminate" African-Americans and that he wished he could have been the one to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln for freeing African-Americans from slavery.

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• 3 Women Wanted In Counterfeit Check Scheme In DeKalb: Police
• Lush Cosmetics Re-Opening In Bigger Mall of Georgia Shop
• Douglasville Man, Woman Accused Of Child Molestation, Pornography

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