Captive Teen Was Starved | Deputy Shoots Marietta Suspect | Prisoner Bus In Crash: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Friday. 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.

• Missing Teen Found In Gwinnett Was Starved, Imprisoned: Police
• 6 Spots To Enjoy The 4th Of July In Atlanta
• Suspect Killed In Deputy-Involved Shooting At Marietta Apartment Complex
• Prisoner Bus Involved In Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-85

Third Suspect Arrested In Fatal Home Invasion: Authorities
Law enforcement officers have arrested the third suspect in the fatal stabbing of a homeowner in Fayette County during a home invasion on June 23, Patch has learned.

Marietta Man Arrested In Canton Double Slaying
A Marietta man has been arrested by the Canton police in connection with a recent double shooting, authorities told Patch. William Kendrick Randall, 23, of Canton and Tony A. Samples, 26, were shot and killed June 25 near the city's business district. Authorities have yet to uncover a motive in the homicides.

4th Of July 2017 Airline Travel: Best Days To Fly, How Delta And Hartsfield Airport Rank

Airline travel over the Fourth of July is expected to increase for the eighth straight year, according to the auto club AAA, and if history is an indication, travelers will face delays, cancellations and other disruptions. But where they’re flying to and from can mitigate some of the travel hassles, and Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport fares well in the analysis, along with Delta Airlines.

4th of July: State Troopers Beef Up Patrols, Warn Against Impaired Driving
The Georgia State Patrol will step up patrols during the July 4 holiday period in an effort to keep the number of traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities as low as possible.

Movies Out July 4th Weekend: 'Despicable Me 3,' 'Okja' And More

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• After Fentanyl Spill At Police Station, GBI Changes Handling Procedures
• Emory Johns Creek Recognized As Georgia Safe To Sleep Hospital

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