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

A Cherokee County mother was indicted last week on charges she was speeding and driving under the influence moments before she crashed into a tree and injured herself and her two daughters.

Plane Crashes, Catches Fire On Runway

A Cessna airplane with two passengers crashed and caught fire Sunday.

Woman's Heavily Decomposed Body Washes Ashore At Lake Lanier

A woman's heavily decomposed body washed ashore at Lake Lanier over the weekend.

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.

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