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There was plenty of news across Georgia on Friday. 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.

48 Arrested At Holiday 'Sobriety Checkpoint,' 2,500 Cars Checked

Record-Setting Pilot Among Four Dead In Atlanta Plane Crash

Driver Killed, Boy Injured In 2-Car Accident

Bring Home Free Pets Through The End Of The Year

Take advantage of this holidays adoption special and give a gift of unconditional love.

Gov. Candidate Who Protested Outside Woodstock School Indicted

State Sen. Michael Williams, a Republican who ran to become Georgia's next governor, was indicted on charges of fraud and lying to the GBI.

Troopers Prepare For Busy Christmas, New Year's Travel Periods

Motorists can expect to see Georgia state troopers keeping a close eye on drivers breaking state traffic laws over the next two weeks.

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• Man Steals Several Hundred Dollars Of Packages In Broad Daylight
• Unwrap One Of These Georgia Dream Homes For Christmas
• Get A T-Shirt And Dinner When You Give Blood In New Year

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Photo courtesy Gwinnett County Animal Welfare