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Phone Scam Impersonating Police Officers

A Kennesaw resident was contacted Monday by a person claiming to be “Captain Rolland with the Kennesaw Police Department." The number is attached to a voicemail that says, “You have reached the civil warrant section of the Kennesaw Police department,” then requests vital information from the caller, such as their name and phone number. >>> Read more.

Former NFL Star Allegedly Exposed Himself At Convenience Store

Former Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Anderson avoided arrest early Wednesday after he allegedly exposed himself inside a Suwanee convenience store. A Suwanee police report described Anderson as cooperative and a clerk at the store opted not to press charges. >>> Read more.

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'Collateral Beauty,' 'Rogue One' and 'Solace'

Georgia Not Doing Enough To Keep Kids From Tobacco, Report Says

The state of Georgia isn't doing enough to prevent children from using tobacco, according to a new report. Last year, the state spent $1.8 million on tobacco-use prevention campaigns. That's just 1.7 percent of the $106 million recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a tiny fraction of the money Georgia received from a 1998 state tobacco settlement. >>> Read more.

Open Container Alcohol OK'd Outside SunTrust Park

• Atlanta Braves fans have another reason to cheer, or should we say, 'Cheers!'

Employee Shoots Suspect in Attempted Salon Robbery

• The wounded suspect was captured by a K-9 unit behind Top Nails in Douglasville.

Strip Club Raids Result In Arrests, Citations in Sandy Springs

• The operation stemmed from an investigation involving "illegal activity" at the city's 3 adult entertainment venues, according to police.

How Georgia Ranks on 63 Key Health Measures

• Overall, Georgia is ranked near the bottom in the annual America's Health Rankings. See state's rankings on cholesterol, diabetes and more.

Roswell Historical Society To Host Wreaths Across America Ceremony

• The organization's event on Saturday, Dec. 17 will also include a flyover of a vintage World War II bomber.

DeKalb Schools Tribunal: Fire Teacher Accused of Molestation

• Board votes Thursday to terminate Xavier Sanders, but final decision is up to School Board.

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