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Troopers Step Up Patrols During Holiday Travel Periods

The Georgia State Patrol is making final preparations for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel periods. Last year troopers investigated 443 traffic crashes over the Christmas travel period that resulted in 242 injuries and six fatalities. >>> Read more.

Holiday Weekend Movie Guide: 'Passengers,' 'Assassin's Creed,' 'Sing'

We have the verdict on "Passengers," "Assassin's Creed," "Sing," and more. Find out what to see and what to skip, plus check out the trailers. >>> Read more.

Police in Chamblee Search For Woman Missing More Than a Month

The Chamblee Police Department needs the public's help in solving a bizarre missing person's case that has baffled friends and co-workers for more than a month. Police said Cecilia Bustamante, 42, has not been seen or heard from since Oct. 28. >>> Read more.

'Sucker-Punch' in Bar Leads To Murder Charges For Gwinnett Man: Police

• Barrow County authorities say David Allen Digiacomo hit another Gwinnett man in a bar in Braselton.

Former Georgia Police Officer Sentenced To Life For Taser Murder

• Marcus Eberhart was the commanding officer who ordered the tasing of a handcuffed man in 2014.

Deputy's Christmas Gift Is Feeding Kids, Inspiring Others

• Gwinnett County Cpl. Matt Stoner's family quietly paid off all delinquent meal accounts at a local high school.

Four for the Books: Quadruplets Make Newnan Hospital History

• Babies born on Dec. 16 are the first set of four to be delivered at Piedmont Newnan Hospital.

Trader Joe's Robbery: Masked Gunmen Pointed Guns, Threatened Customers

• A police incident report gives details of the Sunday night robbery of the Peachtree Corners store.

100 Million Mile High Club: Hartsfield Looks To Break Flier Record

• Officials expect 100 million travelers for the second straight year.

#HomeForTheHolidays: Stolen Gateway Sign Returned In Milton

• City officials say the sign was discovered Wednesday afternoon at Broadwell Pavilion.

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