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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.

Man Charged With Rape, Sodomy, Child Molestation, Incest: Police

Door 'Wide Open' For A Stacey Abrams' White House Run

Former GA Prison Guard Smuggled Drugs For Cash: Verdict

Legislation Introduced To Change Georgia Voting

The bill would allow for a polling place to remain open later if the opening time is delayed.

Atlanta Dogwood Festival Ticketed Events Announced

The 83rd edition of the Southeast's largest spring festival will be held April 12-14 at Piedmont Park.

Businessman Tried To Bribe IRS Agent Out Of Paying Taxes

Magdaleno Alonso, who owned Acworth Georgia Concrete, also admitted he a Mexican citizen living illegally in the United States.

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• Peachtree Road Lane Closures Coming In Buckhead, Midtown
• Police Make Arrest In 25-Year-Old Rape Case
• Man Indicted For 2018 Gwinnett Murder

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 06: Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams addresses supporters at an election watch party on November 6, 2018 in Atlanta. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)