Lawsuit in Police Pursuit Death; Clinton Lead Grows in Ga.; Body Found in House Fire Identified: News Nearby

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• Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against DeKalb Police
• New Poll: Clinton's Lead Over Trump in Georgia Grows
• Body Found In House Fire Identified

Perseid Meteor Shower Should Put On Best Show in 20 Years

Expect to be dazzled this week when the Perseid meteor shower hits its peak, with up to 150 "shooting stars" streaking across Georgia's skies this week.

In a typical year, observers under a clear dark sky can expect to see up to 100 meteors per hour. But the planet Jupiter recently nudged the debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet closer to Earth, which could mean up to 150 meteors per hour the night of Aug. 11-12. >>> Read more.

Tyler Perry Offers to Pay For Funeral For Twins Left in Hot Car

Tyler Perry has reportedly offered to pick up the funeral expenses for the twin girls who died inside a hot car last week in Carrollton.

The girls' mother, Breal Ellis, told reporters she is having trouble finding enough money to bury her 15-month-old daughters, Ariel and Alaynah. The girls' father has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct. >>> Read more.

• Decatur Nonprofit Wins World's Largest Humanitarian Prize
• Two North Paulding Students Injured in Wreck
• Suspect in Deadly Norcross Hit-And-Run Arrested
• Arrest Warrants Issued For Teen Burglary Suspect
• Study Seeks To Find Solutions To I-575 Traffic

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