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Patch has community sites across Georgia. Here are some of the posts from the past 24 hours.

• Crime Spree Arrests: Suspects Linked to Metro Atlanta Armed Robberies
• 72 Georgia Hospitals Graded on Patient Safety: 16 'A' Grades; 6 Graded 'D'
• 10-Acre Fire Still Smoldering in Cherokee County

Gwinnett Man Robbed With a Cattle Prod

A Gwinnett County man was attacked with a cattle prod and robbed outside his apartment, police say. The victim told police that, as he was walking into his apartment, he was approached from behind by two men. One of them hit him with the cattle prod while the other was holding a handgun. >>> Read more.

8 Zoo Animals Enjoying Halloween's Sweet Treats

Kids are adorable on Halloween. They get dressed up in creepy or cute costumes. For one night, they're a lil' fireman or princess. But zoo animals give the cutest kids a run for their money on Halloween. Some animals eat their way through a pumpkin, while others play with it like a ball. The smallest will use it like a jungle gym. >>> Check out the fun pics.

• Hazelwood Indicted in Roswell Publix Murders
• Gun-Rights Group Loses Ga. Supreme Court Challenge
• Motel Fire Kills One in Suwanee
• 14-Year-Old Boy To Stand Trial For Murder

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• Community Rallies To Help Educator Diagnosed With Dementia
• Report: Upscale, Dine-In Theater Coming To Forsyth Development
• Early Voting Is Breaking Records in Gwinnett
• Weekend Fire on I-85 Started With a Tractor-Trailer

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