Toddler Shot | Woman Killed On Birthday | Couple, Cat Survive Fire: GA News

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.

Father, Daughter Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide: GA Sheriff

A man found his brother-in-law and niece shot to death in a wood line after receiving a text message, Georgia authorities say.

3 Charged In Shooting Of Toddler

The boy was riding in a car with his father when a dispute between several people escalated to gunfire at a nearby gas station, police say.

GA Deputy Arrested On Child Molestation Charges

The former deputy was accused of sending "elicit messages" to a teenage girl younger than age 16.

GA-400 Crash Kills Motorcyclist

A driver whose motorcycle was rear-ended in a crash on GA-400 is dead after being ejected from the vehicle, authorities say.

Shedeur Sanders’ Home Break-In Ends With 3 GA Arrests: Cops

The home of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was burglarized, and police in Georgia say they have arrested three suspects in connection with the case.

2nd GA Rep. Charged With Pandemic Fraud: Reports

The Georgia Democrat resigned from her post merely days before she was charged with pandemic fraud in Georgia, media reports say.

GA Couple, Cat Saved From New Year's Day Fire By City Official

Fire officials say it was only minutes into the new year when a fire erupted at a home. A GoFundMe has been set up for the couple.

$980M GA Lottery Winner Claims Prize 2 Months Later

The Mega Millions winner from Georgia chose the cash option of $453.6 million before taxes.

Murder Suspect Arrested In Fatal Gas Station Shooting

A man is facing murder charges in connection with the shooting death of a woman on her birthday at a gas station.

Atlanta Falcons Fire Head Coach Raheem Morris And GM In Re-Structure

The Atlanta Falcons announced more shakeups to the team's staff after Head Coach Raheem Morris and General Manager Terry Fontenot were fired.

Man Missing Since Christmas Found Dead In GA Lake

The man disappeared on Christmas Day and was later found dead in a lake, authorities say.

Missing Woman Found Dead In Wood Line

The 79-year-old woman had been missing since Sunday.

2 Major Retailers Closing GA Locations

It's game over for hundreds of stores for a major gaming retailer and a department chain with Georgia locations.

Plane Tires Blow Out During 'Hard' Landing At ATL Airport: Reports

Passengers heading from Peru to Georgia spent at least two hours on Flight 2482 after the plane's tires blew out during landing, reports say.

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