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• 2-Year-Old Falls Out of Apartment Window in DeKalb: Report
• Infant Dies at Hospital: Report
• Georgia Weather: Tornado Chances As A Stormy Weekend Looms

Georgia's Sonny Perdue is Trump's Choice for Agriculture Secretary

Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has been tapped for agriculture secretary in President-Elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet, the president-elect announced Thursday. The appointment, which still must be approved by the Senate, seals all the positions in the Trump Cabinet just 48 hours before Friday's inauguration. >>> Read more.

No, Georgia Power Isn't Installing Security Cameras On Power Poles

It sounded like a promising way to crack down on crime in Sandy Springs neighborhoods: Georgia Power would be installing security cameras on power poles to help catch the criminals in the act. District 5 Councilman Tibby DeJulio announced the "news" during Tuesday's City Council meeting. But, the revelation was too good to be true; Georgia Power's plan isn't exactly what DeJulio had in mind. >>> Read more.

• Volunteers Needed For Annual Homeless Count
• Roads to Close Due to TV Show Filming
• Former Probation Officer Charged With Sexual Assault
• Missing Douglasville Teen Found With Infant Daughter

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• Paulding Detectives Arrest Man For Child Exploitation
• Multi-Agency Chase Leads to Stolen Cars, Other Charges
• Do You Know This Hit-And-Run Suspect?
• Police Bust 2 Huge Prostitution Rings in Dunwoody

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