Murder-Suicide Kills 2 | Firefighter Dead | Teacher Arrested: 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 those stories by clicking here.

2nd Winter Storm Covers GA In Ice, Snow

A "historic winter storm along the Gulf Coast and Southeast" brought wintry precipitation this week to Georgia. The storm came with some initial uncertainties, but the rare weather caused snow to accumulate and ice to linger in Georgia.

• Winter Storm Warning For Metro Atlanta, 1 GA Death From Cold
• 300+ Flights Delayed At Atlanta Airport Amid Snowstorm
• 2 Officers Injured, 8 Police Cars Crash After Gwinnett Snowstorm
• Drivers Trapped For 15 Hours After GA Storm, 11K Without Power

GA Firefighter Killed In Shooting While Helping Driver Who Hit Deer

A man was accused of shooting and killing a Georgia battalion fire chief who was helping a driver who had hit a deer.

Laken Riley Act, Named For GA Slain Jogger, Heads To Trump For Signing

The Laken Riley Act would impose certain requirements on the Department of Homeland Security regarding specific non-U.S. nationals who have been charged with burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting.

Father, Son Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide: GA Authorities

A 24-year-old man was accused of shooting and killing his father before driving to another county and dying by suicide.

More Top News

• Keisha Lance Bottoms, Ex-ATL Mayor, Teases GA Governor Bid: Report
• Armed TSA Officer Arrested At Atlanta Airport
• Woman Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Man Nearly 6 Years Ago
• Suspect In Deadly Crash Arrested
• Some Poultry Sales Banned After 3rd Case Of GA Bird Flu
• Teacher Arrested On Theft, Burglary Charges: School Officials
• 13 GA Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Semifinalists
• 42 Jan. 6 Defendants From GA Pardoned In Trump’s First Official Act