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Christopher Ray Frachiseur, 19, of Archer Avenue Forsyth County, was arrested Friday for driving under the influence of drugs, serious injury by vehicle and failure to stop for a bus, among other charges.
Christopher Ray Frachiseur, 19, of Archer Avenue Forsyth County, was arrested Friday for driving under the influence of drugs, serious injury by vehicle and failure to stop for a bus, among other charges. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office)

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Friday. 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.

2 Kids, Dad Hit By Driver, 19, At Buford Hwy Bus Stop: FCSO

A man and two children were hit by a car that swerved around a school bus they were waiting for in Forsyth County Friday morning.

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Armed Drug Store Robberies Back To Back In Smyrna: Police

In back-to-back armed drugstore robberies in Smyrna, one suspect is said to have been using a machete style knife during the incidents.

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DeKalb County Sheriff Jeffrey Mann Announces Retirement

DeKalb County Sheriff Jeffrey L. Mann announced his retirement, leaving the seat open for Chief Deputy Melody Maddox to temporarily fill.

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