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The Americaā€™s Safest Cities report ranked metro areas with at least 100,000 people, using several different criteria.
The Americaā€™s Safest Cities report ranked metro areas with at least 100,000 people, using several different criteria. (Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park)

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.

Police Warn Public About Online Dating Scams, Threats

Police are warning the public to be cautious when using dating websites after a resident was recently blackmailed. The victim used a dating app and sent intimate pictures to the person they connected with, the city said.

Doctor, Hospital CEO Guilty Of Illegal Opioid Prescriptions

A Georgia hospital CEO and a doctor have been convicted on over 100 counts related to illegally prescribing thousands of pain pills for no legitimate medical purpose, according to the Department of Justice.

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One GA City Ranked Among America's Safest Cities

Sandy Springs was named among the safest cities in the United States, according to financial news site 24/7 Wall St.

2 More Officers Fired For Suspected Drug Use: Police

Two more Woodstock Police officers have been fired for suspected illegal drug use after one was fired in September.

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Hospital Raises $20K For American Heart Association

Emory Johns Creek Hospital recently hosted its inaugural charity golf tournament to support the American Heart Association and raised more than $20,000.

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