Carters Celebrate 72 Years, Restaurant Inspections: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Tuesday. 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.

• Deputy Praised For Heroic Actions
• Deputy Died Exactly 1 Year After Completing Police Academy
• Fourth Of July 2018: American, Georgia Flag Etiquette

GA Woman Killed In Bahamas Boat Explosion

Residents of an Atlanta suburb are mourning the loss of a mother who died over the weekend in a boating accident in the Bahamas. Maleka Jackson, who was celebrating her 15th wedding anniversary with her husband, Tiran, died when a boat exploded Saturday just minutes into a trip near the island of Exuma, which is about 130 miles south of Nassau.

Teenager Shot, Killed In Roswell

The Roswell Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting of a teenager with special needs reported Tuesday in the parking lot of Mountain Motorsports.

Veteran Who Set Self On Fire Outside Capitol Dies: Report

The veteran who set himself on fire outside the Georgia State Capitol last week has died, The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reports. The Air Force veteran who was homeless was identified as 58-year-old John Michael Watts.

2 Accused Of Setting ATM On Fire

Police have charged two men with arson in connection to a fire at an ATM at a Chase Bank reported early Monday, an incident the department said was the latest in a series of similar occurrences around the state.

Georgia July 4 Fireworks, Parades And More: 2018 Guide

Parades are about to get under way across the Atlanta metro and fireworks shows are planned for the Fourth of July holiday. Many fireworks are allowed only at certain times in Georgia. Check with your local municipality for laws regarding fireworks. We have the list of towns holding fireworks, parades and anything else that should get you in the holiday spirit.

Restaurant Inspections

• Gwinnett Inspections: Stevi B's Pizza, McDonald's, Dairy Queen
• Paulding Inspections: Black Mold In Drive Thru Ice Machine
• Douglas Inspections: Manager Eating In Food Prep Area
• Forsyth Inspections: Burger Spot Has Expired Milk, Dirty Floors

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Also Worth A Look Today

• New Pop Up Arts Shop Opens At Douglasville's Cultural Arts Center
• Gwinnett County Puts Out Safety Tips For July 4th
• Forsyth Sheriff Reminds Public What's Legal With Fireworks
• Douglas Sheriff Reminds Public What's Legal With Fireworks
• Milton Urges Caution With 4th of July Fireworks
• Police Probing House Fire Where Husband, Wife Found Dead: Reports
• 3 Runaway Teens Sought By Douglas County Sheriff's Office
• Sounds Of New Orleans Coming To Sandy Springs

Across America

• Amazon Prime Day 2018 Date Announced
• Watch: Margarita-Lapping Bear Chills In Jacuzzi
• Son’s On Life Support; Ex-Manager Calls It Drama
• Calls For Walmart Boycott Over 'Impeach 45' Shirts
• Moose Crashes Wedding, Photobombs The Pictures

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