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An Alabama rapper and another person were arrested in Atlanta in a drug raid.
An Alabama rapper and another person were arrested in Atlanta in a drug raid. (GBI)

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.

GDOT Advises Public To Check Weekend Construction Schedule

The Georgia Department of Transportation continues to improve highway infrastructure throughout the metropolitan Atlanta and statewide.

It's Raining Meth | Drugs Tossed From Atlanta High-Rise In Raid

More than $250,000 worth of meth and 13 pounds of marijuana, valued at more than $60,000, were recovered.

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Lyft Partners With Brewery, Giving Kitchen

The transportation company is partnering with New Realm Brewing and The Giving Kitchen to support Atlanta's food service workers.

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