Head-On Crash Kills Officer | Sheriff's Office Worker Arrested: GA Top 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.

$1B Tax Relief: When GA Residents Can Expect Up To $500 Refunds

The Georgia Department of Revenue told Patch when officials are expected to roll out $1 billion in surplus income tax refunds.

Head-On Crash Kills GA Police Officer

Police identified the police officer killed in a head-on crash caused by a veering car. He was a husband and father to three children.

Sheriff's Office Worker Faces Child Molestation Charges

The civilian employee was arrested and terminated after being accused of aggravated child molestation, authorities say.

Deputy Shot, Suspect Dead In Shooting

Deputies, who were performing a welfare check at the time of the deadly shooting, have been put on paid administrative leave.

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