River Drowning, Meth Murder Verdict, Poem for Prince: News Nearby

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

• Police Investigate Drowning Death Chattahoochee River
• Gwinnett Woman Found Guilty in Meth Murder Case
• Sex Traffickers Sentenced for Pimping Three Minors in Final Four Playoffs

Georgia Poet Pens Ode to Prince in New Yorker

A poet from Decatur is remembering Prince in an ode to the pop icon published Monday in The New Yorker magazine. "Little Red Corvette," by Emory University professor Kevin Young, weaves lyrics by Prince into a nostalgic remembrance of the musician's work. >>> Read more.

Lauryn Hill to Angry Fans: I'll Make It Up To You

Musician Lauryn Hill has been catching a lot of heat on social media after she showed up two hours late for a Friday night Atlanta concert and then performed for less than 40 minutes.

On Sunday, the performer -- who, according to EW, is known for her tardiness -- said she will make it up to fans, though she doesn't say how. >>> Read more.

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