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Florida's governor declared a state of emergency ahead of Dorian's expected arrival.
Florida's governor declared a state of emergency ahead of Dorian's expected arrival. (NWS)

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.

Crime Spree With 13 Vehicle Thefts Lands Man In Jail

Last summer, a 26-year-old Cherokee County man took motorcycles, ATVs, trucks, and a car, and abandoned one vehicle then take another.

3 Sentenced For Violent Bank Robbery: U.S. Attorney

The trio was found guilty of a violent takeover robbery of a PNC Bank in 2016.

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Local Fire, State Agencies Talk River Safety Before Labor Day

Ahead of Labor Day this weekend, members of the Forsyth Fire Department and state agencies discussed river water safety.

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