Boy Not Potty Trained Fatally Beaten | Son Kills Parents | Grandma Stabbed 12 Times: GA News

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.

Arctic Blast To Sink GA Temps Into Teens: Latest Forecast

Forecasters gave Patch an updated timeline for when Georgia could expect a brush of below-freezing temperatures during an Arctic blast.

• Polar Vortex, Arctic Blast To Freeze GA: See Timing

Mom Beat Son To Death Because He Was Not Potty Trained, Prosecutors Say

A mother, after noticing her 4-year-old son had a head injury, did not immediately notify authorities that he had become unresponsive. She told them her son was not potty trained and that she disciplined him when he did not listen or when he urinated and defecated outside the toilet.

Son Facing Murder Charges In Killing Of Mom, Stepdad: Police

Police accused a man of shooting to death his mother and stepfather in a domestic incident at a home.

GA Deputy Fatally Suffers Cardiac Arrest, Crashes Vehicle

A Georgia deputy who suffered cardiac arrest while driving ultimately died after first responders worked for an hour trying to save his life.

Over 100 To Search For Missing Professor On GA Mountain

A missing professor and attorney disappeared about a month ago on a Georgia mountain, and the family says they are not giving up on finding him.

Woman Kills Girl, Then Self, In Shooting, Police Say

Police say a woman shot and injured a man before killing a young girl, then herself, during a domestic dispute.

Stabbing Injures Man During Road-Rage Dispute On I-85

Police say they have arrested a man in connection with the stabbing of another man during a road-rage incident on I-85 south.

Man Accused Of Shooting 2 GA Officers Dies In Jail: Reports

The 35-year-old man was facing charges in connection with the shooting of two police officers who were serving a search warrant at a Georgia home.

Suspect Sought In Deadly Head-On Crash

Warrants have been acquired to charge a man with vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal head-on crash, police say.

Driver Dead In 3-Vehicle Pileup

A driver died in a three-vehicle crash, causing the roadway to close for at least two hours.

Man Who Fatally Stabbed Grandmother 12 Times Sentenced: Report

A man pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a 77-year-old grandmother at least a dozen times at her home, a media report says.

GA Killer’s Execution Details; Last Meal Settled

Georgia officials have unveiled a convicted murderer's last meal request after a federal judge ruled his execution will take place next week.

• Man Who Killed 2 GA Real Estate Agents Set To Be Executed This Month

Bulldogs Notch SEC Win, 3rd Seed In College Football Playoff

The Southeastern Conference championship trophy stays in Atlanta, but the Bulldogs have a playoff quarterfinal bout in the works.

Bojangles Manager Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Worker's Father: Report

A shift manager at a Bojangles is facing murder charges in connection with the shooting death of an employee's father in Georgia.

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