Adorable First Day Of School Photos | Patch PM

Federal officials are supporting local police efforts nationwide, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions told a convention of law enforcement leaders in Atlanta. Plus, a suspect in a Lawrenceville shooting is on the loose and should be considered armed and dangerous, say police, while it was the first day of school for one district in the Atlanta metro and we have photos. Here are the top local news stories worth reading and talking about on Tuesday, Aug. 1, as pulled from our Georgia Patch sites.

AG Sessions Tells Law Enforcement Execs In Atlanta: 'We Have Your Back'

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions — who has taken flak from his own president on social media in recent weeks — spoke in Atlanta on Tuesday. "We have your back," he told those attending a conference of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.

2 Shooting Suspects Arrested, Third Armed And On The Loose: Gwinnett Police

Two teenagers have been charged for their alleged involvement in a Lawrenceville area robbery and shooting that happened Monday afternoon, according to Gwinnett County Police. A third suspect — Bruce Chambers, 19, of Grayson — is being sought on two arrest warrants and is considered armed and dangerous.

This Louisiana Fried Chicken Chain Has Just Been Named The Country's Best

The hearty eaters at Thrillist say the nation's should best fried chicken is a national chain called Krispy Krunchy Chicken, which has locations across the Atlanta metro.

Cherokee Schools Have "Smooth And Successful" First Day

The 2017-18 school year in the Cherokee County School District kicked off Tuesday, Aug. 1, and we have adorable photos of the first day of classes.

More Georgia headlines:

• Advocates For Children Remember Beloved Supporter
• Accused Gunman Committed To Psychiatric Hospital Indefinitely: Cobb DA
• Walton High Celebrates Opening Of $48M Building In Marietta
• Milton Police Receives National Re-Accreditation
• Roswell 9-1-1 Center Becomes Missing Kids Readiness Project Member
• DeKalb Set To Release 5,000 More Water Bills
• Two Purse-Snatchers Arrested In Norcross: Authorities

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