2 Atlanta Drivers Shot | School Shooting Threat: News Nearby

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.

• 2 Drivers Shot Miles Apart In Atlanta
  
• School Shooting Threat Leads To Terror Charge For Student
  
• Marietta Couple Indicted In Prostitution-Ring Case

Father Killed 5-Year-Old With Shovel, Buried Him In Yard: Police
A man beat his 5-year-old son to death with a shovel, then buried the boy in his family's backyard in DeKalb County, according to police.

America's Dirtiest Cities — Where Does Atlanta Rank?
It's no New York City. But Atlanta still ended up somewhere around the middle of the pack in a recent survey of the dirtiest cities in the United States.

Alpharetta Mayor, Council Members Resign From Office
The city of Alpharetta is preparing to conduct a special election to fill vacancies triggered by the resignation of three elected officials.

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• Stabber Actively Sought After Attacking Father, Brother: Police
• Woman Indicted On Vehicular Homicide, DUI Charges
  
• Bugs In Food, Gwinnett Restaurant Fails Inspection
• Urgent Need To Adopt Large Dogs At Shelter, $35 Today
  
• 25 Safest School Districts In Georgia

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