Mom Overdosed, Smothered Her Baby | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Friday. 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.

Cause Of Death Released For Mom, Baby Found Dead

Police have released the autopsy results for a mother and her baby who were found dead inside their home in metro Atlanta.

Man Raping Woman Jumps From 2nd Story To Escape, Sought By Police

Police need the public's help in identifying a suspected rapist.

Runoff Possible In Nation's Most Watched Governor's Race

With early in-person voting starting Monday, a new poll shows Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp locked in a tight battle in Georgia's nationally watched governor's race.

Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves One Dead In Parking Lot

A man who was allegedly firing a gun outside a Cobb County apartment complex Friday morning was shot and killed by police.

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• Passenger Dies In Cherokee County Crash
• Driver Dies From Injuries In Sandy Springs Accident
• Armed Carjacking Suspects Arrested After Police Chase
• Cops Arrest Men Accused Of Damaging Sidewalk Lights

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• Man Raped A Woman Following A #MeToo Rally: Police
• Haunted House Stabbing: She Thought Knife Was Fake

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