Meth in Fire Extinguishers Bound for Atlanta | Patch PM

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42 Pounds of Meth Seized in Fire Extinguishers

After spending several weeks investigating in the Woodstock area, narcotics officers followed a suspect, identified as 43-year-old Alberto Gabriel, to Houston, where authorities said he received a shipment of meth.

Gabriel returned to the Woodstock area Feb. 14 and agents -- with the help of the Woodstock Police Department -- located and seized roughly 42 pounds of meth-based powder, valued at $546,000. Concealed in three large fire extinguisher tanks, the drugs were reportedly destined for a conversion lab in the metro Atlanta area. >>> Read more.

Photo: Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad

Tech Firm Leaving State After Senate’s Religious Liberty Vote

A DeKalb-based telecom startup is moving to Nevada -- immediately -- after the state Senate approved a controversial “religious liberty” law on Friday. 373k has 20 employees, including five in Georgia, reports the AJC.

Company founder Kelvin Williams is gay, and he says the idea sends a message that Georgia isn’t a welcoming place for gays and the LGBT community. >>> Read more.

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Trump Hits Atlanta ... And the Lights Go Out

• The billionaire businessman is setting his sights on Georgia, and so are the other White House contenders from both parties.

Scary Crash Video Shows Deputy’s, DOT Worker’s Very Close Call

• This incident, which happened back in late January in south Georgia, could have turned out to be very, very bad.

Campus Carry Bill Passes House, Headed to the Senate

• Take our Patch poll and tell us if you’re in favor of allowing guns on public college campuses.

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