Watch For Kids, GOP Activist Duped, Hit And Run Case: 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.

• Drivers: Be On Lookout For Kids Returning To School
• Police Search For Persons Of Interest In Hit And Run Case: WATCH
• Ball Ground Woman Found Dead Inside RV Fire

Former Police Officer Stole From Drug Dealers

Charles Hubbard, a former police officer with the Auburn Police Department, has been sentenced to federal prison for his role relating to conspiracies to commit extortion, traffic drugs, and commit robbery. Federal prosecutors say Hubbard abused his position to steal from drug traffickers for his own financial gain.

'Who Is America?' Pranks Conservative Activist

Showtime's "Who Is America?" starring comedian Sacha Baron Cohen appeared to have pulled a fast one over a Georgia conservative activist. Sunday's episode of the national comedy show included a skit featuring Jack Staver taking part in training that would detect and thwart so-called violent illegal immigrants from Mexico.

3 Killed When Train Hits Car: Reports

A woman and two teenage girls died Monday when a freight train struck their car at a railroad crossing in South Fulton County, according to media reports. An eyewitness said the car was trying to beat the train when the fatal crash happened.

2 Men Arrested For Selling Meth, Cocaine: Police

Two Cumming men were arrested last week by a new drug task force for selling methamphetamine and cocaine, according to police. Both men are being held in jail with no bond.

Funeral To Be Held Monday For Woman, Grandson Killed In Crash

A funeral service will be held Monday evening for a grandmother and her grandchild who died July 27 in a two-vehicle crash in Adairsville that killed four people in total. The service for Nancy Evans and Andrew Evans, 6, will be held at 7 p.m. July 30 at Lakeside Funeral Home in Woodstock.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Marietta School Calendar 2018-19: First Day Of School, Vacations
• DeKalb School Calendar 2018-19: First Day Of School, Vacations
• Roswell Schools Get New Principals
• Alpharetta, Milton Schools Get New Principals
• Johns Creek Schools Get New Principals
• First Day Of School Is Aug. 1 In Cherokee County
• Decatur School Calendar 2018-'19: First Day Of School, Vacations

• 8 Charged With Drug Possession During Warrant Sweep
• Heavy Rains, Flash Flood Watch Expected For Georgia, Next 2 Days
• Mall Of Georgia To Host 'Fancy Nancy'-Themed Disney Play Day

Across America

• Man Loses Hands And Legs After Being Licked By Dog
• Bigfoot Erotica Source Of VA House Race Fight
• Pediatrician Molested 30 Children: PA AG
• YouTube Millionaire, 6, Launches Own Toy Line
• Homeless Man 'Just Wanted 1 Person To Notice'

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