Father Charged in Girl's Death, Thousands Vote Early, Man and Baby Escape Fire: News Nearby

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• Buckhead Executive Accidentally Shot By Husband: Report
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• Man and Baby Escape Buford House Fire

Ga. Lottery Winner's Meth Ring Used Drones, Prison Cellphones: Documents

A methamphetamine ring financed by a Georgia lottery winner used drones to deliver cellphones to inmates in prison and other tricks, court documents have revealed. The documents were unsealed Wednesday, after other suspects allegedly involved in the ring were arrested.

Ronnie Music Jr., 45, of Waycross, pleaded guilty in July to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges. He admitted to using a large chunk of his winnings to bankroll a meth operation, looking to buy and sell the drug for a profit. >>> Read more.

Father Indicted in Child's Murder

The man whose daughter's body was pulled from Lake Allatoona in Bartow County over the summer has been indicted in connection to the case. Michael Deon Wash, 37, is the father of 7-year-old Kamaire Wash, whose body was discovered by fishermen June 29 near an Interstate 75 overpass near Cartersville. >>> Read more.

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