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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.

• Homegoods Opening Stores In Two Metro Areas
• Happiest States: Georgia's Ranking Is ... Upbeat
• Not For Sale: Reducing Sex Trafficking Among Foster Kids

Man Charged In Hit-And-Run That Led To Fatal Crash

Police say he rear-ended a car and drove off. While the hit-and-run victim was pursuing him, she was involved in a fatal collision.

School Threat Not Credible: Officials

Regardless of the threat's lack of credibility, officials have increased police presence at the school in an abundance of caution.

Trafficker Sentenced To Life Without Parole Plus 75 Years

Christopher Jackson lured the victim to Atlanta and sold her for sex to men along a major thoroughfare.

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• Metro City Breaking Ground On New Police HQ On Friday
• 2 Suspects Nabbed In Burglary Case