Safest, Least Safe Hospitals |Coats For The Homeless: 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.

• Georgia Hospital Safety Grades: See The Best And The Worst
• 'Blanket Atlanta With Love' Drive Collects Coats For Homeless
  
• Bank Robber On Run After Heists In Stone Mountain, Ellenwood

'Peeping Tom' Suspect May Have Gone To India
A man accused of using his phone to record video of a woman in a Forsyth County department store dressing room has missed a court appearance and may have fled to India, officials say.

Gwinnett Council Candidate Denies Tweets About Jews Were Racist
A candidate for city council in Suwanee is denying that he is a racist after his controversial posts on Twitter — many referring to Jews and Israel — were brought to light.

'Avengers' Production Causes Midtown Traffic Jam: Reports
Commuters driving home through Midtown today can blame Hollywood for the extra traffic congestion.

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• Bank Robber On Run After Heists In Stone Mountain, Ellenwood
• Police Officer Hit By Vehicle At Buckhead School
• Hiram Business Owner Faces Federal Bribery Charges
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