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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.

Frat House Death At Penn State: Woodstock Suspect Due In Court

The 18 Penn State frat brothers charged in connection with a student's death at the Beta Theta Pi house in February will appear in court June 12 for a preliminary hearing. Eight fraternity brothers, including 19-year-old Michael Bonatucci of Woodstock, have been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Timothy Piazza, 19, whom authorities say was forced to drink excessively before falling and hurting himself.

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Buckhead Restaurant Named Best Steakhouse In Georgia
Bone's, one of Atlanta's most acclaimed restaurants, has been named the best steakhouse in Georgia, according to a new Business Insider-Foursquare City Guide list. By default, the distinction means that Bone's is one of the best steakhouse joints in America.

Gwinnett Woman Let Baby Eat Cocaine: Police

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A Gwinnett County woman is behind bars after police say she let her 8-month-old daughter ingest cocaine.
Jessica Lane Hunt of Norcross address, is charged with criminal negligence in the case. The little girl was brought to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and police were called to the hospital.

'She Was A Little Off Balance': Vinings Restaurant Mistakenly Serves Toddler Alcohol
A family enjoying lunch at a Vinings restaurant got a shock when their toddler was served alcohol instead of apple juice, Patch has learned. The child is doing OK, but the incident has shaken the family, because it could have turned out much worse.

Movies Out This Weekend: 'The Mummy,' 'It Comes at Night' And 'Megan Leavey'

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