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There was plenty of news across Georgia on Thursday. 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.

• Sheriff: K9's Death Might Be Linked To Deadly Algae Bloom
• Metro Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert
• Federal Judge Orders Georgia To Scrap Old Voting Machines

Cityhood Opponents Launch Website

Organizers say a city of East Cobb will wind up costing residents far more money than anyone thinks.

Bartow County Sheriff's Officer Arrested, Fired

The Bartow County Sheriff's Office claims Brison Strickland was verbally abusive during an incident at his apartment Aug. 10.

Forged Check Used At Gwinnett County Home Depot

Police are searching for a woman who used a forged check for roughly $2,700 at a Home Depot June 22 in Buford.

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Clear The Shelters Day

• Help Maggie Find A Home In Forsyth County
• Help Moana Find A Home In Cherokee County
• Help Peanut Butter Find An Atlanta Home
• Help Milo Find A Home In DeKalb
• Help Bob Dylan Find A Cobb County Home
• Pet Adoption Event August 17 In Lawrenceville