Alpharetta-Milton, GA|News|
Update: Armed Man Barricaded Inside Alpharetta Home Goods In Custody
Police have arrested a man who barricaded himself inside a Home Goods store in an Alpharetta shopping center.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
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- Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA
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Across South Carolina, SC|News|
Bear Attacks Family Sleeping In Tent At Great Smoky Mountains: Reports
A mother and her young child were attacked by a bear while sleeping in their family's tent at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Headless Body Found Near Burger King, Motel In Macon: Reports
A headless body was discovered in the woods near a Burger King and America's Best Value Motel in Macon, GA, according to multiple reports.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates|News|
DeKalb Animal Shelter Can't Accept Any Animals: Report
The Dekalb County Animal Shelter has been ordered by the state to stop accepting animals because they're at capacity, according to a report.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA|News|
Man Shot, Killed Trying To Run Over Undercover Agents During Sting
Undercover agents open fire on a man trying to run them over during a drug sting in a Holly Springs Walmart parking lot.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Greenville, SC|News|
Spartanburg Man Accused Of Sexual Crimes Involving Minor: Sheriff
A 32-year-old Spartanburg man faces charges after a three-month investigation, according to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
GBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting In Cobb County
The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting after a Cobb man was shot and killed outside his Heritage Lakes Court home.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Fulton Police Warn People To Not 'Wake And Bake' In Parks
City of South Fulton Police will are warning people to not light up in their parks.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Across Georgia, GA|News|
Georgia Gas Price Average Up 21 Cents Since Last Week: AAA
It now costs Georgia motorists $67.20 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline, according to AAA.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Businesses Evacuate After Gas Leak, Krog Street Blocked: Atlanta Fire
A gas leak was reported near the 3100 block of Browns Mills Road. Krog Street was blocked from Edgewood Avenue to Irwin Street NW.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates|News|
Community Raises $44K For Family Of Locksmith Found Dead In Work Van
As of Monday, more than $44,000 has been raised for the family of the Decatur locksmith who was found dead in his burning work van.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Across North Carolina, NC|News|
Bird Rarely Seen, Photographed On Ocracoke Island
A bird rarely seen was spotted flying on Ocracoke Island in North Carolina, according to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Across Georgia, GA|News|
GA Father Shoots, Kills Baby, Mother And Himself: Reports
A Newton County father abducted his 1-year-old, shot and killed the baby, mother and then himself, according to reports.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Heat Index ForecastTo Surpass 100 Degrees In Atlanta Area
With the heat index, the temperature is expected to feel more like 105 degrees, the National Weather Service said. There's a chance of rain.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
1 Dead After Family Dispute Outside Grady Hospital: Reports
A shooting late Sunday outside of Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta left one dead, one injured. Police are searching for the shooters.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Lawrenceville, GA|News|
Police-Involved Shooting At Gwinnett County Apartment Complex: Reports
A heavy police presence has been reported after an officer-involved shooting in Lawrenceville, according to reports.
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Across South Carolina, SC|News|
Former Spartanburg Officer, Wife Charged With Crimes Against Child
A former college police officer and wife have been charged with multiple crimes against minors, according to South Carolina Law Enforcement.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Divers Recover Body Of Man Who Disappeared At Chattahoochee River
Cobb County divers have recovered the body of a 20-year-old man who disappeared at Chattahoochee River.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Across North Carolina, NC|News|
Eastridge Mall Triple Shooting In Gastonia
A shooting at Eastridge Mall in Gastonia has left three injured, according to reports.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Fulton County Schools Will Use New Threat Assessment Tool
The Fulton County Schools System will use a threat assessment tool to help schools measure a risk and how to respond.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
