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Brothers sentenced in brutal attack on parents | Patch holiday gift guide | Former teacher detained after threats | Deputy's fire rescue

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Georgia Wildfire Fight Continues

Firefighters continued battling a wildfire in Paulding County for a second day Wednesday, after it jumped a fire break and continued its progress. >>> Read more.

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Brothers Who Attacked Parents Sentenced To 20 Years

Two Gwinnett County brothers have been sentenced to 20 years in prison. In September 2015, they drugged their parents, waited for them to fall asleep and cut a gas line to the home in an attempt to blow up the house. The eventually went back in and beat their mother with a rifle and stabbed their father more than 10 times. >>> Read more.

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Patch Holiday Gift Guide: 7 Things Teachers Will be Thrilled to Get This Year
  • Before the school schedule gets too crazy, snatch one of these gifts for that special teacher on your list.
Former Teacher Detained After Making "Credible Threat": Police
  • Sandy Springs police placed Holy Innocents' Episcopal School on lockdown after learning the former faculty member purchased a weapon.
Cherokee Sheriff's Deputy Saves Elderly Couple From Fire
  • Brian Lonberg was responding to an alarm call when he noticed smoke coming from a residence on Cumming Highway.

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