Electric Blanket Fire | MLK Sculptor's Death | 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.

Bartow Student, 8, Loses Battle With Cancer

Woman Checks On Kittens With Electric Blanket, Finds Huge Blaze

Suspected Alabama Mall Shooter Arrested In Metro Atlanta

Nation's First Facial Recognition Terminal Unveiled In Atlanta

Travelers can now use facial recognition technology from curb to gate at one of the Atlanta airport's gates. Next up: Detroit.

Man Drapes Jacket Over Purse, Steals Credit Cards: Police

Police need the public's help to find three people, they say, who could know something about stolen credit cards.

Guilty Plea In DUI-Related Death Of MLK Sculptor

Andy Davis, creator of the MLK statue in Atlanta, was killed when he was hit by Corey Sease, who had alcohol and drugs in his system.

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• Ex-MARTA Exec Defrauds Transit Agency Of More Than $500K
• Construction Barriers Become Holiday Tree Gallery
• Georgia Tech's Paul Johnson Retiring As Head Football Coach

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Images Gwinnett Fire Department