$4M Meth Bust | Teacher Sought in Sex Assault | Prison Sentence After Cyclist Struck: News Nearby

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

• $4 Million Worth Of Crystal Meth Recovered In Alpharetta
• Former Teacher Wanted For Sexual Assault of Student
• Gwinnett Man Gets Prison Time For Intentionally Striking Cyclist

Holiday Hiring 2016: Amazon Needs 120K Season Employees
As retailers and shippers continue to staff up for Christmas and the holiday shopping season, Amazon is the latest company to announce its plans to ramp up its hiring efforts for the busiest shopping time of the year.

On Thursday, Amazon said it plans to hire workers for more than 120,000 seasonal positions across the country at fulfillment centers, "sortation centers" and customer service sites in 27 states, including Georgia. >>> Read more.

Weekend Movie Guide: What to See and What to Avoid

We're boiling down the box-office offerings and spelling out the cant-miss hits, the undiscovered gems, and the flops that are best reserved for home viewing — or no viewing at all. So, enough chatter, let’s get to the goods.

Opening This Weekend: "The Accountant" and "Kevin Hart: What Now?" >>>Read the verdicts.

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Boston Police Shooting: Suspect Had Cobb Criminal Record
Georgia Deer Season Opens October 22
Parks Director Accused of Forging Document For Son's Community Service

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