Rabbit Saves Family | Rabid Raccoon Attack | Crash Kills 3: 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.

Inmate Escapes From GA Hospital, Leads 31-Hour Manhunt

Some snow flurries snuck into metro Atlanta, while the north Georgia mountains saw their own snowflakes this week. Below-freezing temperatures brought cold weather to "Hotlanta."

• Deputy On Leave After GA Inmate's Escape: Sheriff
• Escaped Inmate Remains At Large In GA: Latest Updates
• 'Armed And Dangerous' Inmate Escapes From GA Hospital: Cops

GA Man Attacked By Rabid Raccoon He Tried To Save

A Georgia man who held a rabid raccoon against his chest while driving it over an hour to a facility was attacked by the wild animal.

Rapid Rabbit Rescue: Bunny Alerts Family To Fire: Report

A woman told reporters her rabbit knew something was happening and alerted her family to a fire by jumping, saving them.

U.S. Secret Service, GA Cops Probe Pharmacy Worker's Shooting Death

The U.S. Secret Service is one of multiple agencies investigating the death of a woman who died after being shot in the head, police say.

• Pharmacy Worker Shot In Head Dies Of Injuries

3 Dead In Wrong-Way Crash, Police Chase On GA Interstate

Georgia deputies were chasing a driver who traveled on the wrong side of I-75 and hit two vehicles, leaving three people dead.

3 Firefighters Injured In Crash

Three firefighters were en route to an emergency call when their fire truck crashed, injuring all on board.

2 GA Officers Injured In Line Of Duty: Report

Gov. Brian Kemp and U.S. Rep. Austin Scott asked for prayers after two Georgia officers were injured while executing a search warrant. The officers were in stable condition.

7 Charged After Girl Sexually Assaulted At GA Home: Cops

Seven people, ages ranging from 13-59, are arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a girl during an underage drinking gathering.

$30B Raised For GA Pre-K, HOPE Scholarships Through Lottery

More than $41 million was claimed in a single week through scratch-off prizes, according to the Georgia Lottery Corporation.

Police Shooting Kills Armed Man During Standoff: GBI

Though deputies tried using less-lethal foam and pepper rounds, the GBI said the man pointed a gun toward authorities.

Man Dies In Police Shooting, GBI Says

The man who was accused of assaulting a woman who was walking her dog near a MARTA bus stop was shot and killed in a police shooting.

• Police Shooting Injures 1 In GA

Man Facing Rape, Kidnapping Charges Arrested After Skipping Trial: Sheriff

A man was out on bond in connection to rape and kidnapping charges when authorities say he skipped court the day of the trial.

2 Found Dead During Welfare Check At GA Home

Officers say they found a man and woman dead inside a home while conducting a welfare check.

• 2 Dead In GA Home

New Photos Released In Shooting Death Of Woman On Birthday

Police are seeking assistance in identifying suspects in the deadly shooting of a woman on her 21st birthday.

• Woman Killed In Gas Station Shooting On Birthday

Man Who Killed 2 GA Real Estate Agents Set To Be Executed This Month

A man convicted of murder in two slayings could be the 55th prisoner to be put to death by lethal injection in Georgia.

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• 1 Dead, Home Damaged In Pair Of Fires
• Man Arrested On Murder Charges In Fatal Assault
• Water Main Break Forces Temporary Closure Of Schools
• Blaze Burns At Townhouse
• Tractor-Trailer Stolen From Supply Store, Cops Say
• 11 Killed In Thanksgiving Crashes In GA, New Data Shows
• National Retailer Closing 20 Locations, Laying Off 900 Workers: What It Means For GA
• Massive Cheese Recall: Products From Walmart, Target, Aldi Pulled In GA
• New Details On $1K 'Trump Accounts' For GA Babies