A Nation of 'MHS' High Schools, But Threat Was Local | Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight:

Viral School Threat Traced Back To Local High School

Cobb County police are investigating an image that appeared on social media on Thursday threatening violence at certain schools, a note that has reportedly been traced to a student at McEachern High School.

The image said, “Don’t Go To School MHS Students on January 28 2016”, according to ABC10 in Marysville, CA. Local parents saw the image and thought ”MHS” referred to Marysville High School. >>> read more.

Lawmaker: Protect People Who Rescue Dogs From Hot Cars

State Rep. Margaret Kaiser (D-Atlanta) has introduced a bill in the General Assembly giving immunity to people who break car windows to rescue dogs either trapped or left behind by the owners in hot cars. Kaiser says the same immunity should be given to those who rescue dogs as those who rescue people from the same situation. >>> read more.

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Hawks Star Puts Buckhead Condo Up For Sale

• For $2.18 million, you can live like an NBA star.

Bill Would Require Companies To Inform Residents Of Security Breaches

• State Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) states the legislation is designed to keep one’s personal information protected from identity theft.

Cable, Satellite Box Rental Fees Could Become A Thing Of The Past

• An FCC proposal wants to cut costly rentals and potentially replace them with third-party devices.

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