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• 'Sucker-Punch' in Bar Leads To Murder Charges For Gwinnett Man: Police
• Former Georgia Police Officer Sentenced To Life For Taser Murder
• Deputy's Christmas Gift Is Feeding Kids, Inspiring Others

Troopers Step Up Patrols During Holiday Travel Periods

The Georgia State Patrol is making final preparations for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel periods. Last year troopers investigated 443 traffic crashes over the Christmas travel period that resulted in 242 injuries and six fatalities. >>> Read more.
Holiday Weekend Movie Guide: 'Passengers,' 'Assassin's Creed,' 'Sing'

We have the verdict on "Passengers," "Assassin's Creed," "Sing," and more. Find out what to see and what to skip, plus check out the trailers. >>> Read more.

Police in Chamblee Search For Woman Missing More Than a Month

The Chamblee Police Department needs the public's help in solving a bizarre missing person's case that has baffled friends and co-workers for more than a month. Police said Cecilia Bustamante, 42, has not been seen or heard from since Oct. 28. >>> Read more.

• Four for the Books: Quadruplets Make Newnan Hospital History
• Sandy Springs Shuts Down Strip Club For Code Violations
• Man Shot In Both Legs, Hand In Bartow County
• Operation 'Deadbeat': 19 Parents Rounded Up in DeKalb

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• Trader Joe's Robbery: Masked Gunmen Pointed Guns, Threatened Customers
• 100 Million Mile High Club: Hartsfield Looks To Break Flier Record
• #HomeForTheHolidays: Stolen Gateway Sign Returned In Milton
• Student Sues Georgia Gwinnett College Over Free Speech

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