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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.

Canadian National Convicted Of Gun Charges Arrested In GA

The man convicted of gun charges was named among Canada's Top 25 Most Wanted list and was arrested in Georgia. He had been on the run for four years, police say.

GA Resident Snags Record $2.5M Lottery Jackpot: See Other Recent Winnings

Georgia Lottery roundup: See where the latest prizes have been won, including a nearly $2.5 million jackpot in Fantasy 5.

4 Targeted Store Owner In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutors

The four people tracked the store owner to his Georgia home, where they robbed and fatally shot him, prosecutors say, adding two of them were convicted of murder charges.

Man Convicted Of Murder In Pregnant Girlfriend, Baby's Deaths

A man fatally shot his pregnant girlfriend in the head, leading their baby to die four months later, prosecutors say. He was sentenced in both of their deaths.

GA Student Remains In ICE Custody After Being Cleared Of Wrongdoing

Though she was cleared of a traffic violation, attorneys for a Georgia college student and Mexican national reportedly say she faces deportation.

Woman Collected $305K In Fake Medicaid Claims: Carr

The woman told her staff members to produce patient records containing false information to support the fake Medicaid claims, attorneys say.

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