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3 Killed In Prison Riot | Tornado Confirmed | New Falcons President: GA Weekend
Falcons get new team president; prison riot kills 3 inmates; son dies trying to save dog during fire; and a tornado was spotted.
Updated 1:26 p.m.
We have rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.
Fights between inmates led to a deadly prison riot in Georgia, where a corrections officer was also injured, local authorities say.
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In other parts of the state, a tornado rips through structures and leaves damage during weekend storms. An updated forecast stated more rain is on the way.
Here are some of the top stories from the weekend you may have missed in Georgia:
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Confirmed Tornado Barrels Through GA
The EF-1 tornado lasted on the ground for seven minutes and had peak winds near 95 mph in Georgia.
Prison Riot Kills 3, Injures 12 In GA: Report
A corrections officer was injured in a riot at the Georgia State Prison, where three inmates were killed and 12 others were injured.
Son Killed In Blaze While Trying To Save Family Dog
A son was able to get his mother to safety but died when he reentered the home to rescue the family dog during a house fire.
Atlanta Falcons Name New President Of Football
The announcement comes as the Falcons continue their search for a new head coach after firing Raheem Morris.
Car With Child Inside Stolen
Police are sending a message to parents after they say someone stole a woman's car with her child inside.
Murder Suspect Arrested, Victim ID'ed In Deadly Shooting
Police say they are charging a man with murder after another man was found fatally shot.
MARTA Shooting Injures 3
A male was injured, and two other people were grazed, in a shooting at a MARTA station.
18 Fires Spark In This GA County During Holidays
Fire officials on Friday say they responded to 18 structure fires during the recent holiday season.
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