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There was plenty of news across Georgia on Tuesday. 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.

• Georgia Public School Students Again Beat SAT National Average
• Man, 52, Arrested For Obscene Contact With Girl, 13
• Here Are The Best Large Workplaces For Women In Georgia

Eminent Domain Lawsuits Could Be Dropped Against Longtime Residents

Two Atlanta city councilors are asking the city's law department to drop eminent domain lawsuits against longtime Peoplestown residents.

One Killed When Semi Hits Fire Truck

The driver of a tractor-trailer died when his rig struck a Douglas County fire truck on I-20.

Roofer Scammed Residents Out Of $17K: Police

Police are looking for a man accused of ripping off two residents in roofing scams totaling more than $17,000.

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