Kennels Empty, Dad Accused Of Murder, $50K Winner: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Tuesday. 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.

• Officer Named Vice President Of Police K9 Foundation
• Cherokee Elementary Named Georgia Title I Distinguished School
• Podcast Highlights First Generation Students At Kennesaw

Laws To End Human Trafficking Earn Georgia An 'A' Grade

Shared Hope International awarded Georgia an "A" on the strength of its laws to combat sex trafficking, an improvement from previous years.

Kennels Emptied At Animal Shelter On 'Black Saturday'

Every pet available at a local animal shelter was adopted this weekend during the "Black Saturday" adoption event.

Two Charged In Online Romance Scams Targeting Seniors

Two residents were recently charged in connection with an online dating scam bilking the elderly out of more than $2 million.

9-Week-Old Infant Dies, Father Accused Of Murder: Police

A man is facing multiple charges in connection to the death of his child.

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Kroger

According to Georgia State Lottery officials, the winning ticket was worth $50,000.

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