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There was plenty of news across Georgia on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Atlanta Creates Nation's Largest 'Food Forest'
• 13 Women's Clothing Stores In Georgia Closing
• Memorial Day 2019 Weather: What To Expect In Metro Atlanta

Morehouse President: Black Community Hasn't Supported HBCUs

Robert F. Smith made international headlines when he announced a grant to pay off all class of 2019 Morehouse student debt.

Online Romance Fraud Dupes Woman Out Of $80,000: Police

During a short romance, a man convinced a woman that they were in love and wanted to buy a house together.

Ex-Police Officer Among 5 Gangster Disciples Convicted

Others convicted were gang members from Decatur, Stone Mountain and other DeKalb locations.

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• Here's The Latest Phone Scam, Sheriff's Office Warns
• Ex-DeKalb Commissioner Charged With Bribery, Extortion
• Metro Student To Attend Congressional Summer Seminar