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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.

• Girl Struck By Car In Her Front Yard: 'Thank God For Miracles'
• 3 Dead, 2 Officers Shot After Hours-Long SWAT Standoff
• Forsyth Sheriff's Deputy, 29, Dies On First Day Of Training

Atlanta Ranked Among 20 Most Dog-Friendly In America

A new report found Atlanta was among the best in the country for dogs.

Enjoy Summer In A Georgia Palace With A Pool

Check out these Georgia homes with a pool on the market in Atlanta, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Fulton, Bartow, Cobb and Cherokee Counties.

Lifeline Animal Project Holding 'Game Of Homes' Free Adoption

The "Game of Thrones"-themed event runs begins this Sunday.

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• Friday's Pollen Count For Metro Atlanta Is Highest In Six Years
• SWAT Standoff Ends When Gas Forces Man From House: Police
• Felon's ‘Utter Carelessness’ Caused Child To Be Shot In The Face