Planes Collide, 3 Dead; Where to See Fall Leaves; Bank Robber Footage Released: News Nearby

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

• Three Dead After Planes Collide in Carroll County
• Surveillance Image of Suspected Bank Robber Released
• Two Dead in Overnight Cobb County Crash

10 Best Spots To See Fall Leaves in Georgia

In just a few weeks, the forests of Georgia are going to be shifting from shades of green to a fall patchwork of red, orange and gold.

Now is the time for enthusiasts of the free show — "leaf peepers," as the Georgia State Parks system calls them — to make plans to get out into nature and take it all in. Starting in October, the parks system will be updating Leaf Watch, a website dedicated to tracking the autumn foliage, daily. >>> Read more.

9/11 DragonCon 2016 Costume Sparks Outrage

DragonCon, which marked its 30th anniversary this past Labor Day in downtown, has been known for its fans who dress in some pretty outlandish costumes.

However, one couple's outfit has drawn the ire of thousands on social media. One couple dressed as a pair of burning World Trade Center towers, with puppets depicting people jumping out of the buildings. >>> Read more.

• Fatal Shooting Closes I-85 Northbound Lanes Near Atlanta Airport
• Smyrna Carjacking With Child Inside Leads to Chase, One Arrest
• Gwinnett High School Football Stars Arrested For Armed Robbery
• Two Convicted in DeKalb Shooting of Navy Vet

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• Cobb Fire To Fly Sept. 11 World Trade Center Flag
• Bank Robbery Under Investigation in Sandy Springs
• Atlanta Tech Pledges Help For ITT Tech Students
• 12 Stone Church Vandalized at Two Locations

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