Restaurant Scores, Cat's National Honor, Plane Crash: News Nearby

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.

• Roswell Police Arrest Suspect In Murder Investigation
• Caretaker At Large After Ditching Patients: Gwinnett Police
• PHOTOS: Police Seek Marietta Bank Robber, Armed And Dangerous

Shelters Offer Free Adoptions After Influx Of Animals

Atlantans are asked to adopt or foster a pet this week, as area animal shelters took in a staggering 358 animals in the past week. All fees have been waived.

2 Killed In DeKalb Plane Crash: DeKalb Fire Rescue

Two people were killed Wednesday when a single-engine plane crashed into an apartment building in DeKalb County, according to authorities. The crash happened soon after the plane took off from the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.

Flood Watch, Hour-By-Hour Forecast For Halloween Storm In Georgia

Halloween night could see strong storms could bring heavy rain throughout north and central Georgia, causing the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch.

Cat Wins Nationwide’s 2019 Hambone Award

A cat from Alpharetta that went missing and later returned home has earned her veterinarian office $10,000 to help more pets.

19 Georgia Nursing Homes Make U.S. News ‘Best’ Ratings

U.S. News & World Report's annual ratings of the best nursing homes in the country include 19 in Georgia. Just under 3,000 nursing homes in the country earned the designation of being a "U.S. News Best Nursing Home" for 2019-20.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Roswell Inspections: Wild Slice, Dreamland BBQ, Kale Me Crazy
• Forsyth Inspections: Tam's Tupelo, Palapas Bar, China Garden
• Alpharetta Inspections: Chuy's, Kona Grill, Pepperoni's Tavern
• Canton's Mizu Restaurant Fails, Then Scores 'B' On Reinspection
• Canton Elections Guide 2019: Candidates Talk City Problems
• Cumming Elections Guide 2019: Candidates Talk City Problems
• Kennesaw Elections Guide 2019: Candidates Talk City Problems
• Roswell Elections Guide 2019: Candidates Talk City Problems
• Best Small Cities In U.S. 2019: Duluth Makes The List

Across America

• Flames Surround Reagan Presidential Library
• Winds Fuel CA Fires; Governor To Visit Evacuees
• Foie Gras To Be Banned From NYC Restaurants
• Molson Coors Closing Denver Office
• Midweek Deals: Weighted Blankets, Chargers & More