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- Body Found Outside Sprouts in Sandy Springs
- Woman Charged In Hit-And-Run Of Sandy Springs Police Officer
- Police Identify Woman Found Dead Outside Roswell Home
Atlanta Movie Casting: 'Avengers' Needs Teacher, Bus Driver, Stand-Ins
Ever dreamed of gracing the big screen alongside Captain America, Thor and the rest of the Avengers? If you have the right look, now may be your chance. "The Avengers: Infinity War" is currently casting for multiple parts, including background and stand-in roles. >>> Read more.
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Thousands are expected to gather in downtown Atlanta this weekend for the Atlanta March for Social Justice & Women. Co-organizer Gina Gareau-Clark told Patch that the march will be a show of unity for all those who feel that their human rights are in jeopardy. >>> Read more.
Owner of Pit Bulls in Fatal Attack Charged with Manslaughter: Report
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Charges have been upgraded for the owner of two dogs that fatally mauled a child and severely two others, Patch has learned. Cameron Tucker was arrested Tuesday and initially charged with misdemeanor reckless conduct in the incident. On Wednesday morning, the charges were upgraded to felony involuntary manslaughter, a felony, according to local news reports. >>> Read more.
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- Police: No Charges In Christmas Day Pedestrian Crash
- Missing Teen Found Safe; Search Continues For Other Girl
- Student Charged in Grocery Store Armed Robbery: Report
- Dunwoody Resident to Run For Congress
- Dodgen Middle School Teacher Drowns in Atlantic Ocean: Report
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