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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.

• Atlanta Author Picked For Oprah's Book Club
• Valentine's Day 2018: 7 Great Date Ideas In Atlanta
  
• Barricaded Gunman Kills Self: Gwinnett County Police

Deputies Save Kids From Burning Car After Chase: WATCH
Two Douglas County Sheriff's deputies pulled three children from a burning car Saturday after the driver led them on a high speed chase, eventually crashing and killing the driver and another child.

Trump Weighs In On Death Of NFL Player From Atlanta
President Donald Trump on Tuesday weighed in on the death of NFL player and Atlanta native Edwin Jackson, using it as an opportunity to push his agenda on illegal immigration.

Triple Stabbing In Dunwoody Leaves 1 Hospitalized
Three men were injured in a Monday night stabbing in the 2300 block of Dunwoody Crossing, according to reports. One person is in custody.

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• County Denies Resident Was Removed From Town Hall
• 2 Georgia Restaurants Among Most Romantic In U.S.: List
• Scam Alert: Landscapers Grossly Overcharging
  
• Cobb Student Dies In Car Crash
  
• WATCH: Woman Uses Stolen Credit Card, Police Say

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