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Gwinnett Man Robbed With a Cattle Prod

A Gwinnett County man was attacked with a cattle prod and robbed outside his apartment, police say. The victim told police that, as he was walking into his apartment, he was approached from behind by two men. One of them hit him with the cattle prod while the other was holding a handgun. >>> Read more.

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8 Zoo Animals Enjoying Halloween's Sweet Treats

Kids are adorable on Halloween. They get dressed up in creepy or cute costumes. For one night, they're a lil' fireman or princess. But zoo animals give the cutest kids a run for their money on Halloween. Some animals eat their way through a pumpkin, while others play with it like a ball. The smallest will use it like a jungle gym. >>> Check out the fun pics.

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  • Larry Jacobs came to the aid of the deer early Sunday morning in Sandy Springs.
72 Georgia Hospitals Graded on Patient Safety: 16 'A' Grades; 6 Graded 'D'
  • New grades released Monday for hospitals nationwide from nonprofit The Leapfrog Group use facility surveys and federal data.
Community Rallies To Help Educator Diagnosed With Dementia
  • A fundraiser was held Oct. 22 to help the family of Brandon English, a Sixes Elementary School physical education teacher.

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