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Legislation Would End Sunday Morning Cocktail Ban | Patch PM

4-year-old reads 1,000 books, visits Library Of Congress | New leads in skeleton mystery | Braves to honor Hank Aaron | MLK weekend weather

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'Brunch Bill' Would Allow Sunday Morning Cocktails in Georgia

The mimosas and Bloody Marys could soon flow more freely in Georgia. New legislation — being called the "Brunch Bill" under the Gold Dome — would allow restaurants and bars to serve alcohol on Sunday mornings. Currently, state law does not allow alcoholic beverages to be served on Sundays until 12:30 p.m. >>> Read more.

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Georgia 4-Year-Old Reads 1,000 Books, Gets Library Of Congress Invite

When you're 4 years old and have already read 1,000 books, eventually you're going to end up at the Library of Congress. That's exactly what happened this week after the nation's top librarian heard about Daliyah Marie Arana, a precocious preschooler from Gainesville, Georgia. >>> Read more.

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  • Company & Smyrna police say they are investigating the alleged incident.


New Leads Follow Release Of Sketch Based On Skeleton

  • Gwinnett County authorities say they are following up on the new possibilities.

Braves to Honor Hank Aaron with Statue at SunTrust Park

  • Several tributes at the ballpark, include every end seat, the team says.

Georgia Weather: MLK Jr. Weekend Forecast Brings Warmer Temperatures

  • Forget the ice storm -- metro Atlanta will be enjoying the weather during this 3-day weekend.

Single-Game Braves Tickets Go on Sale March 10

  • First game at SunTrust Park is April 14.

Hot Tip: Eating Spicy Chili Peppers Is Associated With A Longer Life

  • A new study supports previous findings of a connection between longevity and the spicy vegetables.

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