Party For Dog Mauling Survivor | Not-Guilty Of Murder | UGA's Holyfield Arrested | Roswell Schools Celebrate: 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.

• Deputy Shooting: One Suspect Killed, Two More Arrested
• Atlanta First Responders Throw Party For Girl Attacked By Dogs
• Jury Acquits Man In Cherokee Mechanic's Murder

With Early Heat, Hot Car Safety Tips For Georgia Parents

Summer-like heat and humidity toasted Georgia over the weekend, making it a good time to remind parents to never leave children or pets inside vehicles, even with windows cracked. A Cobb County police officer spotted two panting dogs locked in a parked car outside a Marietta Kroger grocery store recently, leading to the arrest of an Atlanta woman.

NFL Draft: Five Former Gwinnett Players Chosen

Five former Gwinnett County football standouts made it to their sport's ultimate level this weekend, becoming official selections in the NFL Draft. The newly minted pro players came from four different schools in Gwinnett — a high-school football hotbed in the state of Georgia.

Kennesaw Man Found Dead At Bottom Of Waterfall In South Carolina: Authorities

An autopsy is expected Monday in the death of a Kennesaw man who got separated from a companion while hiking in Pickens County, South Carolina. The body of Bryant Kevin Church, 57, was found at the bottom of a waterfall at Mill Creek Falls in Table Rock State Park. Authorities are investigating the death as an accident.

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• Roswell Schools To Celebrate First Successful Year
• Model, Friend Found Dead In Buckhead Apartment: Police
• UGA Running Back Elijah Holyfield Arrested
• Coach Accused Of Sexual Molestation Arrested In Decatur

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