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News Nearby: Aimee Copeland Soon to Earn Master's; College Student Recovering from Shark Attack

Check out these top stories from Patch sites around the Atlanta metro area and north Georgia.

Aimee Copeland Weeks Away from Master's Degree - Snellville Patch

Aimee Copeland will soon receive her master's degree in psychology. Find out what Copeland's next degree will be in at Snellville Patch.

College Student from Suwanee Recovering From Shark Attack
- Suwanee Patch

A Suwanee teen is recovering at home this week after being attacked by a shark off a beach in Jacksonville, Fla. The attack required 50 stitches to her foot, according to media reports. Suwanee Patch has more details on this story.

Roof Collapses in House Fire
- Johns Creek Patch

A Johns Creek homeΒ has suffered a total roof collapse after it caught fire from a lightning strike, Wednesday afternoon. The home is located on Donnington Drive, and all occupants were reportedlyΒ able to get out ofΒ the house safely. See Johns Creek Patch for more on this story.

Convictions Upheld in South Cobb Murder Case - South Cobb Patch

TheΒ state's high courtΒ todayΒ upheld the murder convictions ofΒ two brothersΒ sentenced to life in prison for their roles inΒ the Oct. 4,Β 2008, shooting deathΒ of a rival gang memberΒ in South Cobb. South Cobb Patch has more background on the murder.

Surveillance Footage of ATM Robbery at Atlantic Station - Midtown Patch

The Atlanta Police Department has released surveillance footage from a recent ATM robbery in Atlantic Station, at The Atlantic building. Head over to Midtown Patch and see if you recognize the suspects.

Local Handyman's Truck, Equipment Stolen - Tucker Patch

Customers and friends of local handyman Rick Haynes are rallying around him after he fell victim to thieves. Find out how you can help on Tucker Patch.

Thief Uses Ladder to Climb through Attic and Steal Silver from Buckhead Home - Buckhead Patch

Another Buckhead home has been targeted for its luxury silverware, but Atlanta Police have not yet linked it to the string of other Buckhead silverware burglaries likely committed by a clever silverware bandit. Buckhead Patch has more details on the alleged theft.

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