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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.

• These GA High Schools Are Top-Ranked In Atlanta Metro: U.S. News
• Missing Mother Found Murdered
• The Newest Homes On The Georgia Market Are More Than Nifty

Overcrowded Shelters Sparks Free Adoptions Through Sunday

Lifeline Animal Project is holding free pet adoptions through Sunday at four Fulton and DeKalb shelters.

Teacher Honored For Work With Visually Impaired Kids

Katie Proctor, who teaches students who are blind or have low vision, was presented with the Lions of Georgia's Anne Sullivan Award.

Driver Smashes Into Goodwill Store

A driver drove into a Goodwill Store in Lawrenceville Thursday.

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• Wheelchair-Bound Man Murders Caregiver Over Money Dispute
  
• Local City Council Bans Dockless Scooters
• Kennesaw Named Among Top 50 Universities For Online Learning