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There was plenty of news across Georgia on Thursday. 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.

• Former Cop Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty Charges
• Not For Sale: Kemp To Sign New Sex Trafficking Laws
• Here’s How Atlanta Ranks For Single Parents

Body Found Of Missing Woman Last Seen Swimming

Authorities have identified the body of a 34-year-old woman from Canton who was last seen Monday swimming in a creek off Sandy Flats Road.

Forbes Best Employers: Georgia Companies Make 2019 List

Forbes has released its annual list of the best employers in America. See which Georgia companies made the rankings.

NFL Releases Atlanta Falcons' 2019 Schedule

The 2019 schedule was released Wednesday night for the Atlanta Falcons and all NFL teams.

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• Gang Members Convicted In Brutal Murder Set For Sentencing
• Buford Highway Brawl Features Mom, Daughter, Boyfriend, Witness
• Georgia Legalizes Growth, Sale Of Medical Marijuana