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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.

• Death of 111-Year-Old Woman Mourned By Community
• Police To Retest Atlanta Child Murders Evidence
• 5 Marijuana Grow Houses Disabled, $35 Million In Drugs Seized

Reality Star, Pal Of Kevin Durant, Killed At Strip Mall

Clifford Dixon was shot to death outside Little Saigon early Thursday morning while celebrating his birthday.

Georgia's Jimmy Carter Now Oldest Living Ex-President In History

On Thursday, Carter surpassed George H.W. Bush, who died last November, as America's oldest living former president.

Man Holding Knife Shot By Police

A man was fatally shot by police after he allegedly ran toward them holding a kitchen knife.

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• Joe Biden Reportedly Considering Stacey Abrams As Running Mate
• Woman Awakes To Find Bed On Fire, Family Of 6 Displaced
• MARTA Expansion Vote Fails, Legislator Says He's Disappointed