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Top posts this week in Georgia, including a fix for state's 'upskirting' loophole. Plus, how you can share your local news and events.

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Patch has community sites across Georgia. Here are some of the top posts from the past week.

Two Officers Killed, Suspect Dead After Standoff In Americus

Minguell Kennedy Lembrick — the man who authorities said shot and killed two police officers — killed himself Thursday morning after a standoff outside of his Americus home, according to authorities. The law enforcement officers in the small Georgia town were shot at an apartment complex near a state university Wednesday morning. >>> Read more.

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Hot Car Murder: Ross Harris Sentenced in Death of Toddler

A father convicted of leaving a small boy in a hot car to die in 2014 was given the maximum sentence Monday. Ross Harris will serve a life sentence without parole for the murder of his son, as well as 32 years for related charges. >>> Read more.

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Jeff Foxworthy Buys Groceries For Woman in Georgia

A woman's trip to the grocery store resulted in a chance encounter with a famous comedian whose act of kindness allowed her to save a few dollars at the checkout line. Robin McFadden was at a Publix store in Johns Creek, Georgia, when Jeff Foxworthy stepped in to help her during a stressful situation. >>> Read more.

Georgia House Bill Would Outlaw 'Upskirting'

  • The effort in the Georgia legislature addresses what courts called a loophole in existing state law.

William Sallie Becomes 9th Georgia Inmate Executed This Year

  • Sallie received the death penalty for the 1990 shooting death of his father-in-law and abduction of his estranged wife and her sister.
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Toddler With Down Syndrome Makes Modeling Debut

  • Asher Nash of Buford, Georgia, is appearing in a run of photos and ads for Oshkosh.

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident: Reports

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

Fur Real? Woman Cited For Falsely Reporting A Dognapping

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

Woman Rescued After Car Plunges Into Big Creek in Alpharetta

  • Police say the car veered off Old Milton Parkway Thursday evening.

Delish: UberEATS Now Delivering Krispy Kreme Doughnuts To Your Door

  • The service economy has come full circle. That circle is glazed.

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