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Customers Overcharged as Starbucks Price Hike Arives Early | Patch PM

Cobb County grad is new MacGyver​ | Vigil for area students killed in Bangladesh attack | House fire caused by fireworks?

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Starbucks Overcharges Some Customers

Your favorite Starbucks drink may cost more starting next week, and you may have already seen the increase due to a computer "system error" last week. The increase was expected to begin on Tuesday, July 12.

"Unfortunately, that price adjustment was prematurely entered into the point of sale systems in our U.S. company-operated stores," according to a Starbucks statement. "As a result, some customers were charged incorrectly." >>> Read more.

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Kell High Grad Stars in New 'MacGyver'

The "MacGyver" reboot that is being filmed in Atlanta also stars a graduate of Kell High School.

Atlanta native Lucas Till, 25, graduated from the Cobb County public school in 2008.

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“MacGyver” is set to air this fall on Fridays at 8 pm, and premieres on Sept. 23, according to the AJC. >>> Read more.


Emory Plans Vigil for Students Killed in Bangladesh Terror Attack

  • Abinta Kabir and Faraaz Hossain were among the victims in the Holey Artisan Bakery cafe terror attack.

Georgia Aquarium Rejecting MasterCard Over PETA Protests

  • The aquarium says MasterCard is supporting PETA's opposition to animal displays in accredited zoos and aquariums.

House Fire Possibly Caused By Fireworks

  • No one was injured in the fire, which was reported just after midnight Tuesday in Johns Creek.

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