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'Hunger Games' Amusement Park Not Happening | Patch PM

Georgia tax refunds will be months late | 2,300-gallon sewage spill blamed on grease, wipes | 'Rogue One' review | 8M unit Cuisinart recall

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Plans to bring an amusement park that would have included attractions from "The Hunger Games" to north Georgia have been placed on hold. That's according to an open letter released by AVATRON Park Chairman David Garrett III, which said after two years of planning and fundraising, the much-anticipated project is "closing its doors." >>> Read more.

Your Georgia Tax Refunds May Take Three Months To Process

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State tax refunds in Georgia may take more than three months to process next year, even for people who file electronically. The delay will be due to new steps being taken to prevent tax fraud, said Georgia Department of Revenue Commissioner Lynne Riley. >>> Read more.

2,300-Gallon Sewage Spill Blamed on Grease

A 2,300-gallon sewage spill Monday in Lawrenceville was caused by grease in a manhole, county officials say. "The main cause was determined to be grease, with wipes, paper and other products as a secondary cause," the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources said. >>> Read more.

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Spoiler-Free Movie Review

  • A review and 10 things to know about the new film.
8 Million Cuisinart Food Processors Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
  • The food processor's blade can crack over time, and small metal pieces of the blade can break off into the processed food.
Gwinnett Man Loses $31,000 In Online Car Scam
  • Police say a suspect withdrew the money from several metro Atlanta banks, including one in Dacula.
New Fox Show "Star" Filming in Douglasville
  • The show, set to debut in the spring, will air a special premiere on Wednesday at 9 p.m.
High-Speed Chase Ends in Meth Trafficking Arrest
  • Forsyth County authorities say the driver tried to throw away meth during a chase that hit speeds of 70 m.p.h.

Burglars Smash Into Pawn Shop With Pickup Truck: Video

Hall Men Charged With Disfiguring Beating Victim

Residents Fearful, Angry Over Home Invasions in Buckhead

Actor From Marietta Selected To Participate In CBS Diversity Initiative

Johns Creek Named Third Best Place For 1st Time Homebuyers


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