UGA's Big Signing Day | Police Chief Resigns: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Wednesday. 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.

• National Signing Day: UGA Scores Big Again
  
• Colts Owner To Pay For Atlanta Player's Funeral
  
• Hiram Police Chief Resigns Amid Investigation

Gerber Baby For 2018 Is First With Down Syndrome
Gerber's "spokesbaby" for 2018 is the first baby with Down syndrome to become the face of the brand. The company announced on Wednesday that 18-month-old Lucas from Dalton, Georgia, won the judges over and was chosen from more than 140,000 entries.

Man Throws Brick At Police Car, Tries Punching Deputy: Police
A man threw a brick into the windshield of a parked Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office patrol car Jan. 31, reported police.

Colts Owner To Pay For Atlanta Player's Funeral
The owner of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts will pay for the funeral of Edwin Jackson, the Colts linebacker and Atlanta native who was killed Sunday morning in a drunk-driving crash.

Atlanta's Flu Severity Level Among Highest In US: Report
Atlanta is a national flu hot spot, with one of the most severe levels of influenza in the U.S., according to a new report analyzing national doctor office data.

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• Restaurant Inspections: Employee Dealt With Trash, Didn't Wash
  
• Marijuana Possession May Be Decriminalized In Fulton County
• Nearly 700 Toxic Sites Located In Georgia: EPA
• Georgia Tornado Threat: National Weather Service
  
• Paulding Judge To Hear Georgia Supreme Court Case

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