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Heroes serving healthy meals were honored in Douglas County.
Heroes serving healthy meals were honored in Douglas County. (Douglas County School System)

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.


Man Riddled With Gunshot Wounds After Door Busted In: Police

A killer may be at large after a man was found with gunshot wounds and his home was entered with a ramming device.

Brother Pleads Guilty, Mentally Ill In Woman's Death

The brother of a woman found dead outside her home has pleaded guilty and mentally ill for her murder.

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Dad Kills Man Over $100 And Drugs His Son Stole From The Victim

Rather than returning the money and drugs his son stole from the victim, Joe Rayton shot and killed the man himself.

Beer Fest Raises $20K For Local Humane Society

The Cherry Street Beer Fest and Family Festival raised $20,000 for the Humane Society of Forsyth County.

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