Man Killed In Shootout With Ga. Deputy: News Nearby

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.

Home Invasion Caught On Video, 1 Charged With Murder: WATCH

One suspect has been arrested and another is at large after a 2016 home invasion where the homeowner shot and killed one of the three men who kicked in her front door for a robbery, according to police.

Missing CDC Employee Drowned; No Foul Play Suspected

These Atlanta restaurants have pulled out all the stops on their special Easter menus, from ricotta lemon pancakes and beef Wellington bites to signature cocktails and decadent desserts. Even better, most of them have tempting prix fixe options that are available only on April 1. Book your table before reservations filled up.

Ga. Deputy Kills Man Who Fired Shotgun At Police: GBI

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a deputy-involved shooting reported Wednesday afternoon in middle Georgia. The agency was requested to investigate the shooting by the Pike County Sheriff's Office.

Life-Saving Actions Earn Forsyth Firefighters Honors

The Forsyth County Fire Department presented awards, promoted four personnel and swore in four new firefighters in a recent ceremony. Family, friends and Fire Department staff attended the ceremony held at the Central Park Recreation Center.

Former Convicted Child Molester Mistakenly Released From Prison

A formerly convicted child molester who was mistakenly released from prison turned himself in after several days on the loose, according to reports. Paul Serdula was released from the Wheeler Correctional Facility on March 30 and turned himself in Wednesday, April 4, to the Cobb County Jail.

Gwinnett Man Charged With DUI After Bus Crash Enroute To Augusta

A man from Gwinnett County has been charged with drunk driving after a tour bus, traveling to the Masters Tournament in Augusta, overturned Thursday morning on Interstate 20 in Columbia County, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

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