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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.

Bomb Maker Dies In Shootout That Kills GA Deputy

An accused bomb maker is dead after he fatally shot a Georgia deputy and injured another as they tried to serve a temporary order.

Man Who Flung Himself From A Moving Car, Causing A Deadly Crash, Sentenced

A vehicle swerved to avoid hitting the man, who was laying in the center of I-20, leading to a fatal crash.

'48 Hours' Features GA Woman Convicted Of Fatally Burning Husband

Melody Farris proclaimed her innocence in a "48 Hours" episode, blaming her son months after she was convicted of burning her husband to death in Georgia.

EMS Worker Sentenced In Rape Of Sleeping Woman In Car: Prosecutor

A woman was awakened to an EMS worker assaulting her inside her car, prosecutors said this week.

Falcons, Coach's Son Apologize To Shedeur Sanders For Prank NFL Draft Call

The NFL Draft 2025 concluded with Shedeur Sanders being selected 144th, but not before a prank caller posed as a Saints coach.

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