New Transit Rail Plans | Councilman's Porn Charge: 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.

• 21 Miles Of New Rail In ATL Transit Plan
  
• Former Councilman Sentenced On Child Porn Charges
• Andrew Young 'Resting' At Emory After Illness: Wife

Cop Resigns After Video Showed Him Cursing At 65-Year-Old Woman
The Alpharetta officer who was captured on video swearing at and manhandling a 65-year-old woman during a traffic stop last week has resigned from his position.

UGA Student Charged In Roquan Smith Robbery
A University of Georgia student has been charged in the theft of items including a helmet and National Championship Game jersey from NFL-bound Bulldogs star linebacker Roquan Smith.

Accused Heroin Dealer Charged With Possessing 'Gray Death'
The Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad said it has arrested a drug dealer accused of possessing a dangerous combination of heroin known as gray death.

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• Most Luxurious Georgia Homes On The Market
  
• Local Student Signs To Play Tennis At Auburn University
• Police Chief Visits Adairsville Shooting Victim
  
• Georgia Weather Forecast: A 90-Degree Mother's' Day?
• Lawrenceville Man Wins Dream Vacation

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