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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.

Secoriea Turner: Man Sentenced In Shooting Death Of GA Girl, 8

Secoriea Turner, 8, was fatally shot in 2020 near the site of protests following the shooting death of a Black man by police in Georgia.

Infant Killed In Shooting At Cobb Motel; 4 Arrested

When officers arrived, police said a 9-month-old child's mother told officers her daughter had been shot at a Georgia motel.

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Humberto Reaches Hurricane Status As New Round Of Storms In GA Forecast

Humberto comes amid storms that are expected to hit multiple Georgia counties in coming days.

Woman Stabs Mother To Death At GA Home, Police Say

Police said when they arrived, they found the woman dead from apparent stab wounds, and her daughter is being charged in her death.

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GA Mom Pleads In Beating Death Of Daughter, 8

Prosecutors say a woman and her girlfriend abused an 8-year-old girl, who was found dead in a wood line in another county.

Son Fatally Shoots Dad After Dispute Escalates In Roswell: Police

Roswell Police say a father and son engaged in a dispute that led to the shooting death of the father.

Head-On Crash Kills Driver, Injures 3

Police have identified the driver killed in a head-on crash near an intersection.

Man Convicted Of Raping Multiple Women 39 Years Ago, Prosecutors Say

A jury recently convicted a man of rape and kidnapping in connection with two incidents that targeted multiple women in 1986, prosecutors said. Additionally, prosecutors say a DNA matched linked the convicted man's brother to seven other cases in Georgia.

Man Threw Coins, Pointed Gun At Taxicab Driver: Police

When the taxicab driver tried to confront the man, police say the man pulled out a black handgun and pointed it at the driver.

Driver Dies By Suicide During Police Chase In Cobb: GSP

Troopers tried pulling over a driver for a window tint violation, resulting in a police chase that turned deadly in Cobb County.

Deadly Shooting Of GA Man Ruled Self-Defense: Report

The family of a man fatally shot in a car during a gun sale is speaking against the decision of prosecutors in the case.

Bomb Threat At Albany State Forces Evacuation: Report

Students, faculty and staff at Albany State University had to be relocated due to a bomb threat.

Nearly 111K GA Workers Could Be Affected By Fed Shutdown

Congress has until Sept. 30 to come to an agreement on financing for FY 2026 to avoid a shutdown and possibly impact 111,000 Georgia workers.

School Bus Driver Charged With DUI: Reports

A substitute school bus driver in Georgia was reportedly arrested on the job after having wine on the bus and being accused of driving under the influence.

Crash Injures Officer; 2 Charged

The officer was investigating another crash on GA-400 when he was hit by a motorcyclist who was reportedly accused of being impaired.

3 Sought In Woman's Shooting Death, Burglary

Georgia authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects accused in a burglary and fatal shooting of a woman.

91 Manhole Covers Stolen; Man Arrested

A man is facing charges in connection with the suspected thefts of more than 91 manhole covers. Manhole covers have also been stolen in Rockdale and Gwinnett counties, police say.

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