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Other top stories from Georgia Patch sites included a video showing a minister and his family tussling with police officers.

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.

After Tussle With Police, Minister, Family Face 12 Charges: WATCH
A minister at Iglesia Cristiana Evangelica, his wife, and son have been indicted on 12 charges, including aggravated assault and willfully obstructing law enforcement officers, for an altercation that happened in front of the church in March.

She Said Yes To Ultimate Blue Light Special
Two Gwinnett County Police employees got engaged recently in a unique way and it was captured on video.

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Annual Duck Derby Events Raise More Than $108,000
The annual Duck Derby events held on May 12 at LakePoint Sporting Complex in Emerson brought in more than $100,000 to fund efforts to combat child abuse in Bartow County.


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