'Stranger Things' Casting in Atlanta | Patch PM

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'Stranger Things' Now Casting Extras In Atlanta

If you look like you might be at home hanging around a hospital, your chance to appear on "Stranger Things" may have arrived. The award-winning Netflix horror series is looking for extras for a "flashback scene" filming next week and needs extras to play doctors, nurses, receptionists and several kids' roles. >>> Read more.

More: Netflix Series With Jason Bateman Filming in Lawrenceville

Body Recovered After Boating Accident on Allatoona Lake
The body of a man has been recovered from Allatoona Lake Thursday afternoon following a boating collision near Canton. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson Tim Cavender said one person remains unaccounted for while another person, who is also a male, was rescued early in the operation. >>> Read more.

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'The Space Between Us,' 'Rings,' 'The Comedian'

A kid born on Mars, a horror flick comeback and De Niro as a dwindling comedian. Here are this week's new movies, plus two Netflix picks. >>> Read more.

Michael Vick on When Falcons Drafted Matt Ryan: 'My Heart Dropped'

• Days before the Super Bowl, former Atlantan pens touching letter to the city.

Man Left 7-Year-Old at Crash Scene: Police

• Kadeem D'Anto Fletcher, 25, wanted on multiple charges, including hit and run & fleeing an officer, police say.

15-Year-Old Charged As Adult in Mother's Strangling Death

• Police say they've confirmed the Norcross attack stemmed from a fight over the teen needing to take his medication.

Buford Man Drowns in Lake Lanier

• The drowning is believed to be the first fatality at Lake Lanier of 2017.

Jackson Healthcare Expansion To Bring 1,400 New Jobs To Alpharetta

• The $100 million project is expected to start this winter and take about 18 months to complete.

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