Mom Passed Out, Baby Left In Hot Car | GA Photos: 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.

• Baby Sits In Hot Car For 7 Hours With Passed Out Mom: Police
• 'Teacher Of The Year' Charged With Sex With Student
  
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What's The Worst Thing About Living In Georgia?
Georgia has a diverse landscape of beaches, mountains, and cities, coupled with miles of miles of Atlantic Ocean shoreline – which draws tourists from across the country and internationally. But no state is perfect (no matter how much you love it), and Georgia is no different.

Man Drowns At Lanier Park While Swimming In Closed Area
A man drowned Saturday after swimming with friends in a closed area at Lanier Park, according to the Gwinnett County Fire Department.

Murder Suspect Found Dead In Louisiana Hotel
The body of a man wanted in connection to the murder of a Sandy Springs mother has been found in a hotel in a small Louisiana city.

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• Food 101's Fried Chicken Named To '100 Plates' List
  
• After Storms, Man Drowns In Chattahoochee River
  
• 92-Year-Old Killed In Decatur Fire
  

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Photo courtesy Gwinnett County Police