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Police Chase Ends in Barrow County SWAT Standoff

A man who stole a car in Gwinnett County Monday afternoon led law enforcement on a chase into Barrow County before holing up inside a home there, police say. A Barrow County SWAT team was on the scene, as well as officers from Gwinnett and the city of Auburn. >>> Read more.

2 Accused of Stealing Cartersville Police Car

Officers are on the hunt for two suspects accused of stealing a Cartersville Police Department patrol vehicle on Saturday. Inside the vehicle were a shotgun and rifle, and police say suspects Rudy Lee Vinson and Annastasia Nicole Earwood -- wanted on unrelated burglary charges -- are behind the alleged Dec. 10 theft. >>> Read more.

And The Names Of Atlanta's Two Newest Pandas Are...

Zoo Atlanta's two giant panda cubs have been bestowed fitting names signifying their heritage and family background. "Together, the names mean 'Lun Lun's elegant and happy daughters," the zoo said, referring to the cubs' 19-year-old mother, who gave birth to them on Sept. 3. >>> Read more.

Two Georgia Officers Shot, Suspect Killed in Byron: Reports

• One officer underwent surgery for his wound. Second officer was treated and released, according to media reports.

Several Homes Hit By Package Thieves Around East Atlanta

• Communities on alert as the holiday season enters the home stretch.

Georgia Weather Forecast: Rain Showers This Week, And a Limited Cold Spell

• Drought conditions will keep improving this week with several shots for wet weather, according to the National Weather Service.

Tennessee Man Wanted in Death of Local Teen at Dacula McDonald's

• Police say the suspect shot a man outside a Dacula-area McDonald's then left him in his vehicle to die.

Yard Sign Honors Fallen Police Officers: Report

• With this week's fatal incident in Americus, a Snellville city councilman says he wants to remind the public of their sacrifices.

Jury-Duty Phone Scam Hits Douglas County

• Douglas County does not make phone calls about jury duty and does not issue fines that way, officials say.

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