Man Burned In Fire | Social Media Posts Spur Arrests: 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.

• Man Severely Injured In Gwinnett House Fire
• Etowah Students Charged After Social Media Posts Caused 'Panic'
• Georgia Weather: Will It Warm Up This Week?

Men Convicted In Million-Dollar Meth, Heroin Bust
Two men have been convicted of trafficking methamphetamine and heroin in Gwinnett County after police found 100 pounds of the drugs — worth about $1 million — hidden in a secret compartment behind the wheel rims of a truck.

Cherokee High School Senior Earns Perfect ACT Score
Another Cherokee County School District senior has achieved a perfect score on the ACT. Cherokee High School senior Emily Costello earned the top composite score of 36 on the college entrance and placement test during its September administration.

Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Canton Teen
The driver involved in a single-vehicle crash that killed a 16-year-old Canton boy has been charged in connection to the collision.

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• Ex-Cumming Police Sergeant Convicted Of Taking Bribes
• Disqualified Roswell Mayoral Candidate Drops Out Of Race
• Students Sign $10,000 Scholarship Deals To Graduate High School
• Officers Talk Down Man Threatening Suicide On GA-400: Blotter

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Photo courtesy Gwinnett Fire & Emergency Services