Across Alabama, AL|News|
UAB Receives Funding To Teach Kids About Guns
UAB Researchers received a new grant to develop an online tool to educate children on firearms safety.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
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A South Carolina native, Nikki is a journalist who covers the Southeast for Patch.com. A news junkie with a journalism degree from the University of South Carolina, she strives to provide readers with as much relevant, local content as possible. Have a news tip? Send them to nikki.gaskins@patch.com.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Missing Person Alert For Elderly Woman Last Seen In Birmingham
Joyce Crosby, 85, may have a condition that impairs her judgment, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Trussville, AL|News|
Trial For Cracker Barrel Shooting Suspect Delayed Again
The trial for Bryan Hancock, 23, for the 2019 murder of Randy Young has now been scheduled for April 19, 2021.
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Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
Vestavia Hills Doctor Sentenced To 30 Years For Child Porn
Ronald Tai Young Moon, Jr., 56, worked as a doctor at The Industrial Athlete clinic in Birmingham until his license was revoked this year.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Electrical Work Planned For Grayland Hills Subdivision
Outages are expected to be less than one hour in duration, according to Loganville city officials.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
East Cobb Pumpkin Patch Bounty: How About From-Scratch Pie?
For your coronavirus stress baking, head to a pumpkin patch near East Cobb and make a perfect from-scratch pumpkin pie.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
3 Men Who Stole SUV With Baby Inside Sentenced: Cobb DA
Three Atlanta men involved in the 2016 theft of a vehicle with a baby inside have been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Loganville Pumpkin Patch Bounty: How About From-Scratch Pie?
For your coronavirus stress baking, head to a pumpkin patch near Loganville and make a perfect from-scratch pumpkin pie.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Community Shred Event Planned For Oct. 24 In Hiram
Shredding documents you no longer need is the best way to ensure that they've been destroyed correctly.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
Cartersville Firefighters To Host Virtual Boot Drive In October
Twenty percent of the funds raised through the virtual boot drive will benefit the Cartersville Fire Department.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
Douglas County To Offer Rides To The Polls
In conjunction with Connect Douglas, the county plans to start offering rides to the polls during advance voting.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Douglasville Surplus Auction Planned For Oct. 3
Guests will have an opportunity to bid on vehicles, construction equipment, exercise equipment, Apple products and more.
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Dacula, GA|News|
Woman Fatally Shot In Dacula, Police Investigating
At this time, Gwinnett County police said there is no motive available and investigators are working to identify the victim.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Best East Cobb-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
Escape the house and pick out a pumpkin this fall while your family enjoys the fun East Cobb-area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
Best Cartersville-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
Escape the house and pick out a pumpkin this fall while your family enjoys the fun Cartersville-area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Lawrenceville, GA|News|
Driver Identified In Lawrenceville Fatal Crash: Police
Gwinnett County police said Jerry Brock, 36, of Lawrenceville died when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a fence and tree.
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Buford, GA|News|
Man Arrested In NJ For Gwinnett County Killing: Police
According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Moses Dyl was arrested Monday in Atlantic City, NJ for the killing of Shakeya Smith.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Buford, GA|News|
Best Gwinnett County-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
Escape the house and pick out a pumpkin this fall while your family enjoys the fun Gwinnett County-area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Lawrenceville, GA|News|
Georgetown Football Player From Atlanta Charged With Murder
Georgetown University football player Dijon Williams, originally from Atlanta, was arrested Monday evening.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Multiple Cars In Westfield Burglarized: Police
The Westfield Police Department is reminding residents to keep the doors to their vehicles locked at all times.
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