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Army Vet's Death In Jail | Mafia-Linked Arrests | Dump Truck Crash Kills 1: GA News
Mass Shooting Plot Thwarted | GA Student Dies | Halloween Storm | Waste Container Death | Hit-And-Runs Kill 2 | Teen Shoots At Officers
GEORGIA — Each weekend, Patch affords its readers a review of the top stories and headlines from across Georgia. Here's a roundup of some of the state's major and quirkiest stories. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on these stories by clicking here.
Massive Storm Could Impact GA On Halloween Week
A major storm could hit Georgia, currently in a drought, and dampen Halloween plans. Still, forecasters say the rainfall may not curb the persistent drought.
2 GA Men In Mafia-Linked Rigged Poker Games Indicted: Reports
Two Georgia men, as well as current and former NBA players and coaches, were indicted in connection with sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker game schemes. Federal officials say the latter involved the Bonano, Gambino and Genovese organized crime families of La Cosa Nostra.
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GA Student Dies Of Unknown Cause, University Says
An 18-year-old freshman recently died. The university she attended identified her this week.
Accused Gunman At ATL Airport 'Wasn't In His Right Mind,' Family Says: Reports
The 49-year-old man was arrested after the family reported to authorities that he made threats via a live stream and authorities discovered an AR-15 assault rifle in his Chevy flatbed with 27 rounds, police say.
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Late Army Veteran's Family Sues GA Sheriff Over His Death
An Army veteran's family says jail staff let the man lie on the floor for more than three hours after he overdosed on fentanyl.
Dump Truck Driver Arrested In Fatal Pedestrian Crash
The accused dump truck driver fled the scene but returned about 20 minutes after police say he hit and killed a pedestrian.
Teen Accused Of Shooting At Officers Arrested
A 16-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after police say he shot at officers and was later found hidden in a wood line.
Police Shooting Kills Driver Of Stolen Vehicle: Cops
The traffic stop of a suspected stolen vehicle led to a deadly police shooting, police say.
Man Dies After Being Tased By Police: GBI
The man said he had been shot, though police found no visible injuries. When he didn't follow commands, he was tased and later died, police say.
Driver Hit By Car Twice During Road-Rage Shooting Dies, GSP Says
A driver was engaged in a road-rage shooting when they were hit by a hit-and-run vehicle and a police patrol car on Interstate 75, authorities say. Before the shooting, the driver was involved in a car crash on the interstate.
Woman Found Dead In Waste Container At Transfer Station
The search for a Georgia woman led authorities to a transfer station, where her body was found among waste, they say. The woman was known to frequent dumpsters, the family told authorities.
Shooting Kills 3 In Central GA
Three people are dead after a weekend shooting in Georgia, authorities say.
More Top News:
- Bomb Threat At USPS Facility Prompts Evacuation
- 1 Dead, 1 Arrested In Hit-And-Run
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian
- Delta Flight Diverted To GA Due To Smoke Odor: Report
- Shooting Injures Teen In Parking Lot
- Alert Canceled After Missing Dentist Safely Located
- Dozens Displaced In Condo Fire: Reports
- SNAP Benefits Halted In GA Due To Government Shutdown
- These Beloved Retailers Permanently Closed In GA In 2025
- Trump Admin Resumes Some Student Loan Forgiveness: What To Know In GA
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