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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.

Popular GA Kids Apparel Retailer To Close 150 Stores, Cut 300 Jobs

The Georgia-based retailer, known for its kids apparel, is hit by raised product costs and higher tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Walmart Drone Delivery Service To Drop Into GA

Officials have approved permits to offer Walmart drone delivery service in Woodstock, the first Atlanta-area town to secure these permits, which were approved for Alphabet subsidiary Wing in partnership with Walmart.

Child Advocate's Husband Arrested On DUI, Hit And Run Charges: Reports

The husband of DFCS Director Candice Broce is accused of driving under the influence and fleeing a crash with kids in the vehicle.

Rapist Molested Kids Younger Than 10, D.A. Says

A 25-year-old Canton man has been convicted of rape, as well as the molestation of multiple children younger than age 10

Dad Accused Of Fatally Shooting Son 12 Times After Buckhead Dispute

A woman reportedly called her boyfriend's father to de-escalate a dispute between involving the couple. The dispute reportedly turned deadly when the father was accused of shooting his son 12 times, killing him.

Child's Remains Found In Trunk Of Car, Reports Say

A woman was arrested after a young girl's remains were found in the trunk of her car.

Police Shooting Injures Man Accused Of Threatening Customers

A police shooting injured a man after a brief chase, and an officer suffered a leg injury, authorities say.

Accused Gunman Arrested In Stepfather's Shooting Death: Police

Police say they are man killed his 58-year-old stepfather a dispute.

seeking the whereabouts of an accused shooter who should be considered armed and dangerous. The man is accused of killing his stepfather.

• 'Armed And Dangerous' Man Sought In Fatal Shooting: Police

Missing GA Woman Found Dead

A 77-year-old Georgia woman was found dead four days after being reported missing.

Woman Killed In Gas Station Shooting On Birthday

A woman celebrating her birthday was caught in the crossfire during a gas station shooting between multiple people, police say.

Infant Suffered 30 Broken Bones; GA Parents Charged: Police

A mother and father are facing charges after authorities say their 5-month-old infant suffered more than 30 broken bones. The child had been with the parents for six weeks after spending the first four months of their life in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Identities Of Mother Found Dead, Son Killed By Police Released

A 26-year-old man died in a police shooting, and his mother was found decayed in a Georgia home, authorities say. The woman's body was discovered after deputies smelled a decaying odor following the police shooting, they say.

• Deputies Kill Man At Home Where Decayed Mom Found: Sheriff

3 Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide

Officers were conducting a welfare check when three people were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide, police say.

Singer Sammie Arrested Ahead Of ONE Musicfest: Reports

The "Come With Me" singer was arrested on charges of battery and cruelty to children sometime before his ONE Musicfest set, held Saturday and Sunday in Georgia.

Man In Nazi Uniform Arrested In Attack Of UGA Student: Reports

The student was attempting to remove the man's red swastika armband when he was accused of attacking her outside a bar, media reports say. University of Georgia was "horrified" after learning about the attack, which was caught on camera.

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• GA SNAP Payments Ordered During Government Shutdown, Courts Say
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