Dog Dies In Fire | PETA Uproar Over Mascot Brawl | News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Thursday. 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.

Man Solicits Sex Online From '14-Year-Old': Police

PETA Wants UGA, Texas To Stop Using Live Animals As Mascots

12-Year-Old Girl Killed, Toddler Injured In Car Crash

2 Arrested After Chase For 'Slider' Crimes: Police

Two men were arrested and two are at large after deputies chased down accused 'slider' criminals.

Dog Dies In Holiday Blaze

A dog died and a man was displaced from his home after a New Year's Day fire.

More License-Plate Reading Cameras Coming To Metro City

A community improvement district is partnering with a company to install more license-plate reading cameras in the city.

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