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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.

Not For Sale: Lawmakers Consider Tougher Human Trafficking Laws

Georgia's 2019 General Assembly convened on Monday, with proposals to strengthen the state's human trafficking laws as one of the items on their agenda. One organization devoted to ending the international plague said the state needs to punish those people and businesses who profit from the crime.

Faculty Member Dedicates Herself To Helping Others

Susan, who goes by Dr. C to her students, lost two children. She is now the college and university suicide prevention specialist for GHC, helping others in crisis.

Centennial Grad Named Atlanta United Goalkeeper

A Centennial High School graduate has been named goalkeeper of Atlanta United FC, the team said.

2 Pedestrians Injured In Hit-And-Run, Investigators Seek Info

Sheriff's deputies need the public's help with an investigation into a hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians early Sunday morning, Jan. 13.

Bankrupt Gymboree Closing Stores, Including 13 In Atlanta Area

Children's clothing retailer Gymboree is filing for bankruptcy for a second time in three years and will close its remaining 900 stores, according to media reports. That includes 13 locations in the Atlanta metro.

Fate Of Sears, With 6 Georgia Stores, May Come Monday

The future of Sears and its Kmart brand are expected to be decided Monday afternoon in a New York bankruptcy court. Six Georgia stores will be affected by the decision.

Also Worth A Look Today

• WATCH LIVE: Brian Kemp's Inauguration As New Georgia Governor
• Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Lineup Released
• Gunman Surrenders After Hours-Long Cobb SWAT Standoff
• Loudermilk Reintroduces Bill To Preserve Kennesaw Historic Land
• $50K Given To Chamblee Nonprofit For Government Shutdown Relief
• Suspect Sought In Brookhaven Shooting
• Man Finds Roommate Dead From Gunshot Wound
• Calls From Paulding Sheriff's Office Are A Scam
• Grisly Murderer, Dangerous Criminals, Taken Off Street: Police
• Pricey Childcare Costs Blamed As Birth Numbers In GA Fall
• Cherokee Business Acquired By Japanese-Based Company
• Proposed Lidl Store Moves Forward In Woodstock
• The Who Coming To Atlanta As Part Of ‘Moving On’ Tour
• Man Killed In Bartow Car Accident Was College Student

Across America

• Hostage Situation Ends With Man Shot: Authorities
• Iowa's Steve King To Face Sanctions: GOP Leader
• The Who In America: Dates, Tickets To 'Moving On!'
• Why Jake Patterson Kidnapped Jayme Closs

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