Officer Struck By SUV; Georgia Execution Set, 7 in 2016; Creepy Clown Threats: News Nearby

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

• Execution Set For Atlanta Cop Killer
• Canton Couple Killed In Motorcycle Crash
• Police Officer Struck By Vehicle; Teenager Arrested

'Creepy Clown' Rumors Reach Paulding, No Threats Substantiated
The national scourge of "creepy clowns" has reached Paulding County, with local law enforcement chasing down online threats of clowns wanting to "kidnap and kill" children, only to determine its part of a growing prank across the country.

The Paulding County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday said "a number of clown related social media posts" began popping up over the weekend. No clown sightings have been validated in the county and no local threats have been substantiated, according to law enforcement. >>> Read more.

Atlanta Pride Festival: Everything You Need to Know

One of the largest gay pride events in the nation is set for Oct. 7-8 at Midtown Atlanta's Piedmont Park. The 46th annual Atlanta Pride Festival also coincides with National Coming Out Day Weekend.

“It is important to Atlanta Pride that we offer not only a stellar line up of diverse artists from many genres that is accessible to all members of our community," said event executive director Jamie Fergerson. >>> Read more.

• Attempted Bank Robbery Under Investigation in Alpharetta
• Marietta Apartment Shooting: One Dead, One Injured
• Serial Bank Robber Strikes Again: Marietta SunTrust Robbed on Monday
• Man Guilty of Shooting Georgia Tech Professor

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