Curbing School Violence, Top Colleges, Toys For Tots: News Nearby

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.

• Rock 'N Bowl Supports Mentored Forsyth County Children
• Riverwood Community Garden Project Selected For Environment Award
• Kennesaw State Researcher’s Study Helps New Mothers

U.S. News: These GA Universities Are Among The Best In The World

Five Georgia universities are on U.S. News & World Report's rankings of 2020's best global universities, a list that evaluates 1,500 schools across the globe on academic research and reputation.

Jimmy Carter Recovering In Hospital After Fall At GA Home

America's oldest living president was taken to the hospital Monday night after he fell at his home in Georgia. Former President Jimmy Carter suffered a minor pelvic fracture in his third fall since May.

Fulton Schools Awarded School Violence Prevention Grant

Fulton County schools recently received a Department of Justice grant for more than $450,000 to bolster school security.

1 Mall Murder Suspect Sought After 2 Turn Selves In: Police

Two of three suspects in a September murder have turned themselves into police, according to the DeKalb Police Department.

Georgia Power Raises Over $7K For Kids In Need

Employees of Georgia Power began the giving season last week by holding the First Annual Toys for Tots Golf Tournament at the City Club of Marietta. In total, they raised over $7,200.

Norcross Apartment Fire Displaces Many Tenants: Officials

A fire Tuesday morning nearly destroyed a Norcross apartment building and displaced the tenants of seven apartment units.

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Across America

• Tyler Clementi's Mom Talks About LGBTQ Bullying
• Boy In Wheelchair Scores TD Thanks To Teammates
• BASE Jumper Calls 911 For Help
• Brush Fire Breaks Out In Pacific Palisades
• Sports Bullying: ESPN Donates Over $1M To Fight It