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Woman Rescued After Car Plunges Into Big Creek in Alpharetta

An officer came to the aid of a woman whose vehicle ended up partially submerged in the cold waters of Big Creek Thursday evening in Alpharetta. According to the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, the vehicle apparently veered off Old Milton Parkway and "went down the hill into Big Creek" just east of North Point Parkway. >>> Read more.

Rare Sumatran Tiger Dies at Zoo Atlanta

Kavi the Sumatran tiger has died, according to Zoo Atlanta. "Our Veterinary Team had been treating Kavi, who was a geriatric tiger, for several years for arthritis," the zoo posted on its Facebook page Thursday. "Within the last several weeks, his condition grew progressively worse due to complications of severe arthritis, mobility challenges and other age-related issues." >>> Read more.

Unidentified Man Wanted for Attempted Kidnapping at Holiday Parade: Police

he Athens-Clarke County Police Department announced Friday that it's looking for a man who attempted to kidnap a child last week during the city's annual Downtown Parade of Lights. >>> Read more.

Fur Real? Woman Cited For Falsely Reporting A Dognapping

• Brookhaven police say woman's tale of Yorkie being snatched didn't happen.

Man Charged With Illinois Murder Arrested at Home in Norcross: Report

• The police also arrested a local woman on separate charges, says report.

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident: Reports

• DeKalb County police say they've apprehended the driver, who fled the scene.

App Firm Yik Yak Cuts 60 Percent Of Staff: Report

• Buckhead company peaked two years ago when it was valued at up to $400 million.

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