Dog Owner Abandons His Puppy On The Highway | Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the Georgia Patch network to talk about tonight.

Puppy Chases Car After Being Abandoned, Man Arrested

A man was arrested Dec. 30 for abandoning his dog on the highway, because "he wouldn't listen," and "poops around the house."

Mother, Son Jump To Escape Massive Metro Atlanta Apartment Fire

At least four people were injured in the fire.

Officer Impersonator Scam Warning Issued

Scammers are using a computer program to make caller I.D. show a legitimate agency's phone number, or any other number they want.

1 Dead, 2 Injured In Buford Highway Crash

A woman is dead and two people were injured in a traffic crash at the Ga. 400 northbound entrance ramp in a two vehicle collision.

Handgun Used In Teen Deaths Was Stolen: Police

The handgun used in the death of two teens in a New Year's Eve tragedy, was stolen, police say.

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