Body Found In Landfill | Home Invasion | Toddler Dies In Ritual

It was a busy week of news around the state, with stories such as the former Atlanta mayor's aide charged with taking bribes and two Georgia men accused of training school shooters making headlines. Here are some of the top stories you may have missed this week:

Man Raped, Molested 11-Year-Old Girl: Jury

ATLANTA, GA — A Fulton County man has been convicted of raping and molesting an 11-year-old girl he met when he was 26, then pursued sexually on Instagram with graphic texts and images.

Former Auburn Wide Receiver Arrested For Armed Robbery: Police

DULUTH, GA — A former Auburn wide receiver has been arrested and charged with armed robbery of the China Taste restaurant, in Duluth, according to the Duluth Police Department.

Body Found In Bartow County Landfill: Authorities

BARTOW COUNTY, GA — Local and state police are investigating the discovery of a body found in the Bartow County landfill Monday. Bartow County Sheriff Clark Millsap said the grisly finding was made about 12:30 p.m. by a Bartow County Sanitation worker.

Smyrna Uber Driver Beaten, Pepper-Sprayed, Robbed

ATLANTA, GA — An Uber driver from Smyrna was beaten and pepper-sprayed over the weekend by two other women, who stole her car after she picked them up in downtown Atlanta.

GA Toddler Died During Bizarre Ritual: Reports

A 3-year-old Georgia boy whose body was found on a remote compound in New Mexico died during a bizarre ritual conducted by his father and others, prosecutors say.

Motorcyclist Runs From Cops, Dies In Crash: Police

PAULDING COUNTY, GA — A motorcycle rider trying to speed away from Paulding County deputies during a traffic stop Tuesday night and was killed after he crashed into a pickup truck and was thrown from his bike, according to police.

Home Invasion Murder, Armed Robbery Arrest Made: Police

SNELLVILLE, GA — Gwinnett County Police have arrested and charged a man accused of murder and armed robbery, as well as additional crimes, in Snellville. Terrence Darnell Lee, 32, of Conyers, is charged with the home invasion-murder and armed robbery that took place on Grand Manor Trail in Snellville, July 28.

Bodycam Video Disputes ‘Violent Arrest’ Rumors Police Say: WATCH

VILLA RICA, GA — Villa Rica Police Chief Michael Mansour is asking the public for the benefit of the doubt when it comes to the amount of force his officers used in the controversial arrest of a 27-year-old who police said was causing trouble all around Villa Rica.

Man Run Over, Killed By Tractor At Rail Yard

AUSTELL, GA — Cobb County Police are investigating the death of a man they say was run over Thursday by a tractor at the Norfolk Southern Rail Yard in Austell.

Ramen Noodle Thief Steals Nearly $100K Worth

FAYETTEVILLE, GA — In a heist that would make any starving college student proud, someone in Georgia recently made off with a truck loaded with nearly $100,000 worth of ramen noodles.

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