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Pedestrian Killed, Teen Indicted in Couples' Death, GDOT's Summer Roadwork: News Nearby
Top posts in Georgia, including an upskirting arrest. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.
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Pedestrian Struck, Killed in Smyrna Thursday Night
A pedestrian was struck and killed Thursday night on Atlanta Road near Pine Street in Smyrna.
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Police say a white Mercedes was heading southbound on Atlanta Road when a man attempted to cross the road in front of him, outside of a pedestrian crosswalk just south of Pine Street. >>> Read more.
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A teenager from Tucker has been indicted by a grand jury in the shooting death of a teen couple near Norcross.
The five-count indictment charges that Quintavius Walker, who was 17 at the time of the January shootings, gunned down Jaquille Thomas, 18, and Thomas’ girlfriend, Angelique Bowman, 19. >>> Read more
GDOT: Plan Ahead To Survive Summer Road Projects
Summertime is right around the corner in Georgia, and that means lazy days, cookouts and planning various travel destinations.
Before you hit the road to set out on your next adventure, the Georgia Department of Transportation wants you to prepare for longer than normal traffic delays. >>> Read more.
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