Airport Shooting | Shaq Named Sheriff | 2 Unborn Babies Killed: GA 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.

3 GA Inmates Got A 'Lyft' To FL In Jail Escape: Sheriff

The escape of three inmates at the DeKalb County Jail highlighted the facility's crumbling conditions and need for improvements, sheriff says. The inmates have been re-captured.

• Murder Suspect, 2 Others Escape Jail: U.S. Marshals

Shaquille O'Neal Promoted To Chief Role With GA Sheriff's Office

Basketball legend and media personality Shaquille O'Neal has been promoted to a new role with the Henry County Sheriff's Department, the agency said on Friday.

3 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold In GA, Jackpot Resets To $20 Million

A ticket sold in Arkansas matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing to win the $1.817 billion jackpot. Three Georgia players won $50,000 in the drawing.

Mom, Fetus Dead After Crash Kills Dad

• 2 Dead, Multiple Injured In Fiery Wrong-Way GA Crash

A Georgia woman, whose husband was killed in a crash, and her 15-week-old fetus have died of their injuries suffered in the wrong-way accident.

Unborn Child Killed, 2 Injured In Triple Shooting

A man was injured in a shooting that also injured a pregnant woman and killed her unborn child at the I-285 ramp, police say.

Firefighter Injured, 4 Displaced In Blaze: Report

A firefighter suffered minor burns to the ears while responding to a house fire, a media report says.

Man Shoots Self At ATL Airport, Faces Charges: Police

Police say a man who shot and injured himself in a baggage claim area at the Atlanta airport is facing multiple charges.

Man Faces Porch Piracy Charges In Package Thefts

A 35-year-old man accused of taking packages from the homes of residents was arrested, police say.

Man Arrested On Murder Charges After Deadly Dogfight At GA Park

A man, whose dog engaged in a fight with another man's dog, is accused of fatally shooting the victim and his dog at a park.

2 Pedestrians Hit By Van Injured

Two pedestrians were hit by a van while crossing the road, leaving one of them with critical injuries, police say.

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