Missing Child Safe | Mansion Fire | Officer Shot | News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Thursday. 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.

Former Child Care Worker Arrested On Cruelty, Assault

Child Returned, Man In Custody: Police

Woman Arrested With Stolen, Loaded Gun At Florida School: Police

5 Of America's Best Restaurants Are In Atlanta New List Says

Popular restaurant website OpenTable has picked the 100 best restaurants in America for 2018. Five of them are in Atlanta.

Missing Teen Sought By Metro Sheriff's Office

Information on a missing 17-year-old is sought by a local sheriff's office.

Henry County Police Officer Shot In The Face

The officer was taken to the hospital, while the suspect is deceased.

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• Police Captured Bank Robbery Suspects In 12 Minutes
• Huge Fire Damages Atlanta Mansion
• Atlanta's Top Dog (Names) | Max, Luna, Daisy, Rocky, Duke, Bella

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