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Perseid Meteor Shower Should Put On Best Show in 20 Years

Expect to be dazzled this week when the Perseid meteor shower hits its peak, with up to 150 "shooting stars" streaking across Georgia's skies this week.

In a typical year, observers under a clear dark sky can expect to see up to 100 meteors per hour. But the planet Jupiter recently nudged the debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet closer to Earth, which could mean up to 150 meteors per hour the night of Aug. 11-12. >>> Read more.

Tyler Perry Offers to Pay For Funeral For Twins Left in Hot Car

Tyler Perry has reportedly offered to pick up the funeral expenses for the twin girls who died inside a hot car last week in Carrollton.

The girls' mother, Breal Ellis, told reporters she is having trouble finding enough money to bury her 15-month-old daughters, Ariel and Alaynah. The girls' father has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct. >>> Read more.

• Sheriff's deputies are trying to find family members to return the urn.

• The poll, released Monday by JMC Analytics, showed Clinton with a 7-point advantage over Trump in the Peach State.

• Troy Robinson's family says he was racially profiled during a traffic stop and then Tased while running from police.

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