New Six Flags Ride | Happy Birthday, Pandas: 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.

• Six Flags Announces New, 15-Story Ride
  
• Say 'Happy Birthday' To Atlanta's Pandas
  
• Mosquitos Have Killed 2 Georgians, Infected 6: DPH

Former Medical Examiner Traded Opioids For Sex: Feds
A former forensic pathologist and medical examiner will serve eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to illegally distribute opioid painkillers in exchange for sexual favors from women, the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia said.

Dragon Con Parade 2018: When, Where, How To Watch
While most folks in metro Atlanta may not be attending the convention itself, thousands and thousands of them will be lining up for the annual DragonCon Parade on Saturday morning.

Remains Of Freddy Seth Morgan Found In Bartow County
The Bartow County Sheriff's Office said remains found over the weekend have been identified as Freddy Seth Morgan, the 30-year-old man who has been missing since for more than three months.

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• Fulton Leads Population Growth In Atlanta Region
• 'Danger Zone': New Law For Passing A Stopped GA School Bus
• Buford Woman Charged With Murdering Husband: Reports
• Funeral On Friday For 2-Year-Old Run Over By Car
  
• Marietta Art In The Park 2018: When, Where, Times, Parking
  

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