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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.

Wrong-Way Interstate Crash Kills 2

A wrong-way driver hit a car on the interstate exit ramp before crashing into a second car, killing two people, police say.

Gas Explosion In Georgia

An apartment building gas explosion and fire a minute away from a major Georgia stadium injured a person and displaced 40 people.

Search For Missing Professor On GA Mountain Enters 2nd Week

The search for a missing hiker and law professor continues after he disappeared a week ago while on a trail near Blood Mountain in Union County.

Suspect Injured In Hostage Incident, Police Shootout

When officers responded to a person being held against their will, police say they exchanged gunfire with the suspect.

Man Abandoned Critically-Injured Passenger In Hit-And-Run

After a car became pinned between a traffic-signal and utility poles, police say a passenger was ejected and abandoned by the driver.

$980M Mega Millions Jackpot Won In GA, Largest In State History

The jackpot, the eighth-largest in the game's history, had an estimated cash value of $452.2 million. In Friday's drawing, there were 1,112,941 winning tickets at all prize levels, plus the single jackpot-winning ticket.

Fake Pizza Deliveries, Bomb Threat Plague GA GOP Lawmaker Challenging Trump

Georgia-based U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been the target of a bomb threat and fake pizza deliveries after cutting ties with President Donald Trump.

Firefighter Injured, 17 Displaced In GA Blaze

A cat was rescued in a fire that injured a firefighter and caused 17 residents to be displaced, officials say. Several apartments had heavy fire, smoke and water damage in the aftermath.

Mom Arrested In Daughter's Death

When officers arrived, police said they found a mother and her 11-year-old deceased daughter in a Georgia home.

Pharmacy Worker Shot In Head Dies Of Injuries

Officials say a person of interest had been taken into custody in connection with a shooting that killed a 62-year-old woman.

Family Of Inmate Who Died In Jail Files Lawsuit: Report

The lawsuit claimed at least two dozen jail workers and medical contractors purposely disregarded the man's "pleas for help."

Man Charged With Murder After Woman Found Dead At Home

A 34-year-old man is facing malice murder and felony murder charges after a woman was found dead in her home.

Shooting Injures Tow-Truck Driver, 2 Daughters In Dispute: Report

When the suspect confronted the operator who was preparing to tow his car, police say the two began arguing and gunfire erupted.

Robbery Suspect Dead, 1 Injured In Gas Station Shooting: Police

A shootout broke out when police say a 19-year-old man tried to rob another man at a gas station.

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