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Jail Blaze Hurts 9 | Retired Officer Killed At Christmas Parade: GA Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Georgia.

Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services respond to an apartment fire around 10 p.m. Sunday in the 2100 block of Seasons Parkway in Norcross.
Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services respond to an apartment fire around 10 p.m. Sunday in the 2100 block of Seasons Parkway in Norcross. (Photo by Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services)

We have rounded up the Georgia stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

Jail Fire Injures 5 Inmates, 4 Staffers

An inmate used plastic trash bags and a plastic bag with Styrofoam food trays to ignite the fire, authorities say. Nine people total were injured due to smoke inhalation.

Retired Officer Fatally Hit By Vehicle While Volunteering At Christmas Parade

The retired officer was directing traffic at a Christmas parade when he was hit by a vehicle, later dying of his injuries, police say.

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Man Faces Murder Charges In DeKalb Deadly Shooting Of 2

Police say a double shooting that appeared to be a murder-suicide was actually a double murder that killed a young girl and a woman. A man is now facing murder charges in connection with the deadly shooting.

30 Displaced In Apartment Blaze

Four apartments were a total loss, and two other apartments were heavily damaged, after a fire erupted at a complex.

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20+ Families Displaced After Blaze Ignites At DeKalb Apartments: Report

The fire damaged five apartments and led to the displacement of at least 20 families, a media report says.

Pedestrian Killed In Tucker Crash Involving FedEx Truck ID'ed

The pedestrian was crossing the private driveway of a retail store when they were hit by the FedEx truck, a media report says.

2 Dead In Fiery Crash On I-75

A Kia Sportage was traveling on I-75 when the driver lost control of the vehicle while attempting to exit. The vehicle left the roadway, hit a pole and caught fire.

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