State Rep. Dies, PETA Slams UGA, Jail Demolition: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Tuesday. 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.

• Dear Santa: Postal Service Deadline For North Pole
• Atlanta Black Friday Mega Pet Adoption Event
• Pedestrians Die After Hit On Ga. 400 Shoulder: Sheriff's Office

Detective Charged With Child Molestation: Sheriff

The detective, who was with the Juvenile Investigations Division, is accused of two felony counts of child molestation and one felony count of violation of an oath of office.

Georgia K9 Took $2M Of Drugs Off The Streets In 1 Year

This very good boy has been instrumental in helping to keep nearly $2 million of drugs off the streets in Georgia.

Charity Group's Thanksgiving Program Serves 575 Households

The program provides families with a frozen turkey, grocery store gift card and bags of non-perishable food to prepare their Thanksgiving.

GA House Chairman Of Rules Committee Jay Powell Died At Retreat

Georgia House of Representatives Chairman of Rules Committee Jay Powell died Monday after collapsing during a Republican retreat.

PETA: UGA Mascot 'Looks Miserable'; Uga Should Be Retired

PETA tweeted a video of the University of Georgia's mascot, Uga, saying the bulldog "looks miserable" and calling for his retirement.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Cartersville Hit-And-Run Suspect Racks Up 12 Charges: Police
• Kennesaw State Spring Admissions Deadline Approaching
• Chattahoochee High Senior Named 'Girl Of The Year'
• Man, 69, Accused Of Trying To Meet Teens For Sex: Sheriff
• Atlanta Murder Suspect Arrested: Police
• WATCH: Demolition Of Old Douglasville Jail Kicks Off
• Cherokee Man Sentenced For Aggravated Child Molestation: Police
• DeKalb County Black Friday Mega Pet Adoption Event

Across America

• Storms Disrupt Thanksgiving Air Travel: Delays And Cancellations
• Thanksgiving Across Nation: Check Your Fridge For Recalled Food
• Home 101: Preparing Your Doors And Windows For Winter
• Medical Errors Still Harm Too Many People But Progress Being Made
• Vape Community Divided On Issue Of Legal Regulations
• Students Bullied Out Of Wilmington Middle School, Parents Say
• Wisconsin Marine Comes Home To Fulfill 5-Year-Old’s Wish To Santa
• Ex-White House Lawyer McGahn Ordered To Comply With Subpoena