DeNiro In Atlanta | Falcon Star Helping Veterans | 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.

Missing Hiker's Remains Found Near Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield

Gang Member Sentenced After Shootout With Rivals

Man Killed By MARTA Bus In Brookhaven

Pro Bowl Safety Neal Supports Military Veterans With K9 Nonprofit

Atlanta Falcons Safety Keanu Neal is forging relationships with veterans who are rehabbing from battle, at Top Dogg K9 Foundation.

Sexual Abuse Of Child Results In Life Sentence For Marietta Man

Charles Garrett assaulted and molested an eight-year-old boy inside Garrett's apartment.

Runoff Appearing More Likely In GA Governor's Race

A new NBC/Marist poll shows the nation's most watched governor's race is virtually tied.

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• Robert DeNiro In Atlanta For Phipps Plaza Groundbreaking
• Fulton School Superintendent To Resign: Report
• Mableton Child Molester To Spend 30 Years In Prison

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