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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.

• Atlanta Mayor's Race: Norwood Concedes Defeat
  
• Car Rammed Before Douglasville Police Chase
  
• GDOT Suspends Lane Closures For Christmas, New Year's Travel

State Allows Georgia Power To Continue Nuclear Plant Expansion
The Georgia Public Service Commission has unanimously given the green light for Georgia Power to complete its controversial project to build two nuclear units at Plant Vogtle.

UGA Early Recruiting Class Ranked No. 1
On the strength of a 12-1 season that still includes hopes for a National Championship, the Georgia Bulldogs were expected to sign a strong roster of recruits on Wednesday — the first day for early signing. What Coach Kirby Smart and his staff did, however, blew away even those high expectations, with many analysts saying UGA now has the top recruiting class in the nation.

GOP Tax Overhaul: How Georgia Homeowners Will Be Affected
The Republican tax bill has been approved by both houses of Congress, which means that Georgians are going to find out who are the real winners and losers of the law.

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• DUIs On Rise, 37 This Month: Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
• Parking Deck Assault Suspect Charged In More Crimes
• Cherokee Animal Shelter Opens New Intake Facility
  
• Armed Robber With 333 Tattoo On Face Sought By Police
  
• Democrat Announces Run For Senate District 56 Seat

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