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There was plenty of news across Georgia on Wednesday. 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.

• Internet-Famous Pup Hosting Party For Charity
  
• Starbucks Closing 150 Locations: Are Georgia Stores At Risk?
• Carjacker Shot In Shootout With ATL Police: GBI

PETA Installs Billboard Honoring Cows Killed In I-75 Crash
PETA, the organization known for using controversial tactics to encourage people adopt a vegan lifestyle, has made good on its promise to pay tribute to the 10 cows that died last week in an accident on Interstate 75 in Kennesaw.

Niece, 10, Raped By 60-Year-Old Who Is Sentenced To Life
A grand-uncle, 60 years old at the time, molested and raped his niece, 10 years old at the time, and has been sentenced to life in prison, according to the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office.

Dogs Restricted At City Green Site
If you have a dog and you were hoping to allow it to roam the open areas at the new Sandy Springs City Hall, then you will have to rethink those plans, as city leaders have approved an ordinance restricting where pet owners can walk their dogs at City Springs.

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• Beef Jerky Restaurant Coming To Buckhead
  
• Fundraiser Helps Family Of Man Who Drowned In Gulf Of Mexico
• Manhunt Underway After 'Domestic Incident' In Woodstock
• Georgia Among Best States For Summer Road Trips
  
• Atlanta Restaurant Inspections: 3 Failing Scores This Week

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