Waffle House Chaos | Church Cult | Basement Blaze: 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.

Trapped GA Firefighter Dies While Trying To Save Fellow Crew Member

As crews were attacking the flames, a fire chief said the fallen firefighter was "overcome by fire conditions," and operations were then switched to save him. Sadly, he died of his injuries.

Woman Found Dead Near Chattahoochee 41 Years Ago ID'ed

Police used advanced genetic genealogy to identify a woman whose body was found in 1984 near the Chattahoochee River.

Girl, 8, Killed In Crash Identified: Report

Police say they arrested a man on charges of driving under the influence and homicide by vehicle in connection with the crash.

• Crash Kills Girl; Driver Charged With DUI

Waffle House Mayhem: Teens, Workers Feud During Uproar, Cops Say

Police say during a dispute between teens and Waffle House workers, someone was put into a headlock and hit multiple times.

Older Man Trapped Inside Burning Home Rescued

Fire officials said they were faced with the safety concern of security bars on all windows and doors on the side of a burning house where a man was trapped.

GA Church Cult Leaders Stole Millions, Arranged Marriages: Feds

Eight members of a suspected church cult were indicted this week on fraud and tax charges after accusations they stole millions from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, arranged marriages and divorces, exploited military personnel and forced people to live in properties they owned. Additionally, justice officials said a church pastor was indicted and accused of sexually abusing a minor and having child pornography.

1 Dead, 3 Injured In Multiple Crashes: Reports

Police seek a driver in a three-vehicle pileup that injured three people. Meanwhile, a pedestrian was fatally hit by a car.

Boy Injured, Teen Suspected In Shooting: Police

A 15-year-old is accused of shooting an 11-year-old boy this week in Georgia.

Girl Hospitalized After Falling Tree Hits Her At GA Festival

The 12-year-old "straight A honor student" suffered a fractured skull and other injuries after a tree fell on her, family members say.

Police Shooting Kills Suspected Armed Man At Hotel

Officers say they gave the man commands to drop his gun, but he refused, leading them to fatally shoot the man.

Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot; GA Leaders React

Georgia leaders used the shooting of Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk to speak against political violence in the nation.

Paraglider Crashes At GA Airport

A man operating a paraglider was found unresponsive and not alert after crashing at a Georgia airport.

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