New Year's Celebration Turns Tragic For Local Family | Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the Georgia Patch network to talk about tonight.

9-Year-Old Boy Shot During New Year's Celebration

The boy may have been struck by celebratory gunfire.

New Year's Day Blaze Destroys House

A man was injured when he tried to rescue his dog from a New Year's Day blaze that destroyed his house.

Two Dead In Murder/Suicide At Metro Atlanta Hotel

Police responded early Wednesday morning to reports of gunshots inside the hotel.

Mascot Brawl: Bevo Charges UGA At Sugar Bowl

Texas put a whippin' on Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Even the Longhorns' mascot got in on the action, picking a fight with UGA's bulldog.

Peeping Tom Arrested At Town Center Mall

Police said Juan Carlos Hernandez has admitted to using a mirror and a Samsung cell phone to record women in a retailer's dressing room.

Also Worth A Look Today

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• Accused Drunk Driver Hits Police Car On New Year's Day: Cops
• Fundraiser Honors Teen Who Passed Away
• New Image Released Of Man Wanted In Package Thefts
• 5 Seasons Brewing Closes Metro Atlanta Location
• Water Plant Failure Causes Overflow Into Nickajack, Chattahoochee
• Officer Shoots, Kills Suspected Liquor Store Robber
• Teen Dies After Tip Jar Theft, Police Chase: Reports
• Police ID Teens Who Died In Shooting Tragedy

Across The United States

• Computer Security May Need Government To Step In
• Woman Finds Drunk Stranger Asleep With Dog
• Team Mascots Brawl At Sugar Bowl
• Child Injured By Rhino At Florida Zoo
• Banana Assault Resulted In $1,000 Damage: Police

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