'Freedom Fighter Bandit' ID | Burglary Suspect Shot: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Thursday. 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.

• Police ID 'Freedom Fighter Bandit': Reports
  
• Burglary Suspect Found Shot Outside Cherokee County Home
  
• State Approves Northside, Gwinnett Hospital Merger

Atlanta Nightclub Shooting: Police Arrest Murder Suspect
The Atlanta police announced Wednesday that they have arrested a man accused of shooting and killing two people and wounding two others at a rap concert Sunday night in a downtown nightclub.

A Dead Tie, And Runoff, For Cumming City Council
If you've never believed the old saying that "every vote counts," all you need to do is take a look at last week's city council election in Cumming.

Atlanta New Year's Events: 2018 Guide
Love it or hate it, New Year's Eve is happening again this year. Whether you plan to ring in 2018 at your favorite restaurant, a buzzing party with your friends, or all cozied up in front of the TV, we've got you covered.

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• Holiday Glow In The Corners Parade Set For Saturday
  
• Fire Destroys Vacant DeKalb Apartment Building: Reports
• Gunman Who Robbed Wal-Mart Stores Sentenced In Federal Court
  
• Autumn Owl Prowl Set For Nov. 18 In Johns Creek
  
• Fire Destroys Vacant DeKalb Apartment Building: Reports

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Photos courtesy Douglas County Sheriff's Office