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Boy Fatally Shot | Fast-Food Eatery Closes | OutKast In Hall Of Fame: GA Weekend

A boy was shot to death, how GA senators voted on a move to end the shutdown and a well-known burger joint will close 140 locations.

Inductees Big Boi, front left and André 3000, front right of OutKast speak during the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Inductees Big Boi, front left and André 3000, front right of OutKast speak during the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)

We have rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

A U.S. Senate vote could mean a more than two-month shutdown will end, and Georgia officials have revealed their plans for issuing up to 65 percent of aid to families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

A boy died in a shooting, and a popular fast-food eatery has announced it will close 140 stores during challenging times for businesses.

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On a lighter note, Atlanta's own OutKast is now part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The rap duo from East Point shared their thoughts on the induction.

Here are some of the top stories from the weekend you may have missed in Georgia:

Find out what's happening in Atlantafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

GA SNAP To Fund Up To 65% Of Food Aid Benefits: See When

Georgia officials announced a plan for releasing partial EBT benefits for families receiving food assistance during the shutdown.

OutKast, ATL Rap Legends, Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Atlanta rap duo OutKast, known for "So Fresh, So Clean," was one of seven acts to be inducted into the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Shooting Kills Boy

A boy who suffered a gunshot wound was taken to a hospital, where he died of his injuries, police say.

Major Fast-Food Chain To Close Hundreds Of Locations: What To Know In GA

The decision comes a year after the popular fast-food restuarant said it planned to close 140 "outdated" stores in underperforming areas.

Lawmakers Move To End Shutdown: How GA Senators Voted

A group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies. See what this means for Georgia.

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