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There was plenty of news across Georgia on Monday. 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.

Plane Crashes, Catches Fire On Runway In Gwinnett

Woman's Heavily Decomposed Body Washes Ashore At Lake Lanier

Mom Was DUI, Speeding Before Crash That Injured Kids: Cops

Angry Outburst In Court After Dad Is Convicted In Attack On Mom

An Ohio man who pleaded guilty to trying to kill his former girlfriend in front of their child is going to prison for three decades, but he didn't go quietly.

House Fire Caused By Cigarette, Man, 3 Dogs Left Homeless

A man and this three dogs were left homeless after a Grayson house fire that, authorities say, was caused by a cigarette. No injuries were reported at the scene.

White House Approves GA Request For Federal Assistance

Gov. Nathan Deal received notice from the White House that Georgia's request for federal aid has been approved, including individual assistance for six counties impacted by Hurricane Michael.

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