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There was plenty of news across Georgia on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Not For Sale: Lawmakers Consider Tougher Human Trafficking Laws

Faculty Member Dedicates Herself To Helping Others

Centennial Grad Named Atlanta United Goalkeeper

2 Pedestrians Injured In Hit-And-Run, Investigators Seek Info

Sheriff's deputies need the public's help with an investigation into a hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians early Sunday morning, Jan. 13.

Bankrupt Gymboree Closing Stores, Including 13 In Atlanta Area

Children's clothing retailer Gymboree is filing for bankruptcy for a second time in three years and will close its remaining 900 stores, according to media reports. That includes 13 locations in the Atlanta metro.

Fate Of Sears, With 6 Georgia Stores, May Come Monday

The future of Sears and its Kmart brand are expected to be decided Monday afternoon in a New York bankruptcy court. Six Georgia stores will be affected by the decision.

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• Brian Kemp Inaugurated As New Governor | Pledges 'United' Georgia
  
• Gunman Surrenders After Hours-Long SWAT Standoff
  
• Pricey Childcare Costs Blamed As Birth Numbers In GA Fall

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