Elderly Driver Dies, Fatal Fire, Decorator Scams: News Nearby

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.

• Community Rallies Around Family Of Woman Killed In Explosion
• Man Dies In DeKalb House Fire: Reports
• Lexus Thief At Large After Shooting Owner: Reports
• Man, 74, Dies After Running Red Light, T-Boning Other Car: Cops

Armed Robber At Large After Removing Ankle Monitor: Police

A man charged with armed robbery and home invasion is at large Thursday after authorities say he removed his ankle monitor and fled while he was out of jail on bond.

Elementary Teacher Loses Battle With Cancer

The Bartow County School System is mourning the loss of one of its educators who lost her battle with cancer. Kathy Lynn Whybark Morris died Saturday, June 30; backpacks will be filled with school supplies in her honor to be delivered to Hamilton Crossing Elementary students.

Woman Pepper Sprayed In Walmart Carjacking: Police

A woman was pepper sprayed in the face as carjackers asked for money and then stole her car at the Douglasville Walmart Tuesday, according to police. The victim told police that when she get some money from her car, she was blasted with the pepper spray.

Accused Interior Decorating Scammers Indicted On Theft Charges

A Fulton County grand jury has indicted a couple on charges stemming from allegations they scammed area residents out of tens of thousands of dollars. The grand jury on June 29 indicted Kenneth Delos Hall and Randy Babin Hall on two counts each of theft by conversion, court records show.

Drunk Man Bites 14-Year-Old Girl's Butt At Lake Lanier: Police

A Dacula man was arrested Wednesday after biting a 14-year-old girl's buttocks while she was swimming with her family at Lake Lanier. He faces several charges, including sexual battery against a child under the age of 16.

GBI Asks Public To Help Fight Human Trafficking

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is taking a new step in fighting human trafficking, releasing a flyer that is required to be posted at public establishments. The flyer lists instructions and emergency contact numbers, in English and Spanish, in case you suspect that someone is a victim of human trafficking.

Recent Metro Restaurant Inspections

• Restaurant Inspections: Tokyo Bay Scores 91 On Follow-Up
• Restaurant Inspections: 'Excessive' Flies In Kitchen

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Discover Gwinnett Parks During Month-Long Celebration
• Credit Card Skimmers: GA Drivers Should Pay Cash For Gas
• Man Accused Of Attacking Girlfriend Charged With Meth Possession
• Alpharetta Man Killed In Forsyth County Crash
• Ga. 400 Hospitality Ride Returns July 8 In North Fulton

Across America

• Dad Hog-Tied, Burned Teen With Shock Collars: Cops
• Hotel Workers May Soon Be Armed With Panic Buttons
• Owner Leaves Dog In Truck On Hot Day (Video)
• Watch Firework-Armed Woman Storm Crown Heights
• 'Ant-Man And The Wasp' Hits Theaters This Weekend

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