Jury Duty Scam, Cop Acquitted, Fastest Growing City: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Monday. 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.

• 3 Charged In Slaying Of Buford Man In His Garage
• Suspected Drunk Driver Flips Car, Hits Ga. 400 Median: Police
• Lawrenceville Teen Dies When Car Flips Over Into Creek: Police

Former Cop Found Not Guilty In Murder Case

A DeKalb County jury found Robert Olsen, a former county police officer who shot and killed Anthony Hill in March 2015, not guilty of felony murder, according to reports. Hill, who was a veteran and black, reportedly ran toward Olsen, who is white.

Braves, Native Americans To Discuss Future Of Tomahawk Chop

After facing criticism from a St. Louis Cardinals player and Native American tribal chiefs, officials with the Atlanta Braves have said the Major League Baseball team will take a look at the long-standing tradition of the "tomahawk chop" by fans.

Murderer Of Homeless 'Tin Man' Convicted, Sentenced: DA

A woman was sentenced in the murder of a locally famous homeless street performer known as "Tin Man" because he wore silver paint for street performances, according to the Fulton County District Attorney's Office.

Cobb Sheriff Warns Of Jury Duty Scam

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a scam in which the scammers use jury duty to pressure their victims.

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