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There was plenty of news across Georgia on Wednesday. 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.

Intruder Stopped At Cartersville High School, Says School System

LifeLine Offering Free Adoptions Over Black Friday Weekend

Workplace Shooter Captured With Own Gunshot Wound: Police

Flood Watch In Effect For All Of Metro Atlanta

Heavy rains are expected through Thursday throughout metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

Uber Launches Rewards Pilot Program In Atlanta

Uber Rewards is a new program letting customers earn rewards every time they use Uber or Uber Eats.

Speed, Alcohol Believed To Be Factors In Serious Crash

One person remains in the hospital with life-threatening injuries from the early morning crash.

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• Metro Atlanta Police Win Award From Governor's Office
• Fire Department Begins Toy Collection Drive
• Officials: Avoid Street Flooding, Keep Storm Drains Clear

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