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Joella's Hot Chicken is opening its third GA location on Oct. 29, and giving away free food for a year to the first 100 guests.
Joella's Hot Chicken is opening its third GA location on Oct. 29, and giving away free food for a year to the first 100 guests. (Joella's Hot Chicken)

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Thursday. 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.

Joella’s Hot Chicken Opening 3rd GA Location

Joella's Hot Chicken, a Louisville-based, fast-casual restaurant featuring hot chicken and made-from-scratch sides, will open its third Georgia location on Oct. 29.

Residents Ripped Off Insurance Firm: Authorities

Two people are accused of submitting fraudulent theft claims for items bought at department stores, says state official.

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Man Sentenced For Possession Of Child Porn: DOJ

An Atlanta man, who was previously convicted and served a sentence in federal prison for possession of child pornography, has been sentenced for possessing child pornography including images of children as young as 7-years-old, the Department of Justice said.

Lithia Springs Resident To Celebrate 100th Birthday

A local church on Sunday will celebrate the birthday of Winifred Page Satchel, who will turn 100 years old on Monday, according to an announcement.

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GA Students, Soldier Meet After Becoming Pen Pals 13 Years Ago

Students at a south Georgia school received the surprise of a lifetime when they met the soldier they had become pen pals with 13 years ago when he showed up to the school. "They were just probably doing a school project, but it meant so much to me," Army Brig. Gen. Vincent Buggs said.

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