Hottie+Lord Opens First Store | Firefighter Funeral | School Threat In Gwinnett: 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.

• Shooting Threat At Gwinnett Middle School Ups Security
• Atlanta's John Lewis Makes Time's 100 Most Influential List
• Joint Funeral Planned For Strangled Mom, Toddler in Gwinnett

Sandy Springs Officer Awarded Congressional Badge of Bravery

Brad Lockridge hadn't served five years with the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office when he came face to face with a double murder suspect who didn't hesitate about making the young deputy the third life he'd consider taking. That didn't stop Lockridge from taking swift, yet pragmatic actions to prevent further bloodshed at the hands of man armed with an AR-15 rifle and a pistol.
Man Charged With Stealing Political Campaign Signs

A man who lives in the city that did not participate in the April 18 special election for Georgia's 6th Congressional District has been charged with stealing campaign signs belonging to candidates in the race.
Frank Nash of Woodstock was charged with one count of misdemeanor theft by taking in connection to the incident reported earlier this week in Roswell.

• Jon Ossoff Vs. Karen Handel: What National Media Are Saying
• Gov. Deal Endorses Handel For 6th District Runoff Election

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• Papa John's Seeks To Hire 100 Employees For Distribution Center
• KSU Fraternity Raises Funds For Student Battling Cancer
• Arrest Made In Atlanta Apartment Blaze That Killed 66-Year-Old Man
• Hottie+Lord Opens Its First Storefront In Buckhead
• Scores Attend Funeral For Marietta Firefighter In South Cobb

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