Officer Dies | Stolen Semi-Truck Crash | Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death: 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.

GA Man Smokes Competition To Win Food Network's 'BBQ Brawl'

Patch spoke with Food Network's "BBQ Brawl" winner, a Georgia man who brought Appalachian flavors and cooked from his heart.

Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death Revealed: Report

Pro wrestling legend and Georgia native Hulk Hogan died on July 24 at his Florida home, stunning the nation.

$41M Won With GA Lottery Scratch-Offs

Two players won $1 million playing scratch-offs in the Georgia Lottery, officials said.

Murder Suspect Arrested After Man's Body Found In Burning Car

A man is facing murder charges two counties after another man, who was fatally shot, was found dead in a burning car.

Police Chase Of Stolen Semi-Truck Ends In Crash: WATCH

Police footage appeared to show officers chasing the tractor-trailer as it crossed lanes multiple times before crashing through a gate.

Officer Dies Off-Duty, Police Say

A police detective died this week after eight years with a local police department. The officer was off duty at the time of his death.

• Funeral Details For Dunwoody Officer Revealed

4 Charged In Cobb Drug Search That Escalated To Gunfire

A man was accused of shooting multiple times at authorities who were executing a drug search warrant.

2 Killed, 29 Injured In Several Weekend Shootings In GA

Twelve weekend shootings, including a mass shooting in Atlanta, killed two people and injured 29 people.

More Top News:

• Clerk Indicted After Being Accused Of Destroying Public Records
• Customs Agents Arrest GA Man On Armed Robbery Charges
• Donkey Found Needs Claiming
• These Are The Top-Ranked Hospitals In GA: U.S. News
• 2 GA Schools To Permanently Close After 4-3 BOE Vote: Reports
• Little League Baseball World Series To Feature GA Teams

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