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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.

Metro Atlanta Couple Gets 7 Sons For Christmas

Man Injured In Officer-Involved Shooting In Johns Creek

Charges Pending In Fatal Garbage Truck Wreck

Woman Dead, Child Injured In Overnight House Fire

A third victim was able to escape the burning home.

Metro Atlanta Officer Helps Disabled Man Reunite With Family

The developmentally disabled man was reported missing out of New York, and officer Patrick Burt investigated the case.

Holiday Thefts: How Georgia Ranks

Property crimes are actually down during the winter, but thieves in Georgia are opportunists during the holiday season.

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• Christmas Day Fire Leaves 12 Homeless
• Studio Recording Session Turns Deadly
• Underground Atlanta Peach Drop: Everything You Need To Know

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Photo: Sandy Springs Police Chief Ken DeSimone, left, and officer Patrick Burt. Credit: city of Sandy Springs.