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900+ Hi-Tech Jobs, Amazon Scholarship, K9 Death: News Nearby

Top news includes FanDuel to bring 900+ hi-tech jobs to Atlanta, the death of a K9 officer and Amazon scholarships awarded to GA students.

The New York-based online sportsbook platform, like other tech companies, chose to move to Atlanta for its diverse talent pool.
The New York-based online sportsbook platform, like other tech companies, chose to move to Atlanta for its diverse talent pool. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Cobb Fire Crew Saves Trapped Dog From Giant Hole

After a dog fell into a deep hole in Cobb County, local firefighters came to its rescue and reunited it with the owner.

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FanDuel To Bring Over 900 Hi-Tech Jobs To New Atlanta Tech Hub

The New York-based online sportsbook platform, like other tech companies, chose to move to Atlanta for its diverse talent pool.

Suspect Named In Killing Of Trans Woman: Brookhaven Police

Brookhaven police are searching for Pedro Silva-Renteria, of Norcross, as a suspect in the May 4 killing of Sophie Arrieta Vasquez.

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Good Boy: Gwinnett County Cop K9 Zane Dies Of Cancer

Over a seven-year career with the Gwinnett County Police Department, K9 Zane racked up 42 patrol apprehensions and 52 evidence recoveries.

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