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GEORGIA — Each weekend, Patch affords its readers a review of the top stories and headlines from across Georgia. Here's a roundup of some of the state's major and quirkiest stories. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on these stories by clicking here.

GA Braces For More Flooding As Tropical Threat Looms

Forecasters say they are tracking a possible tropical threat amid storms that are set to bring localized flash flooding to Georgia.

• Floods Possible For GA As Threatening SE Storms Loom: Latest Forecast

Speeding Driver Slams Into, Kills Woman At GA Gas Station While Fleeing Cops: Police

A man fleeing from authorities was accused of killing a woman in a crash during the Memorial Day weekend in Georgia.

1 Dead, 1 Charged In Domestic Incident

Police identified the woman killed in a domestic incident during the Memorial Day weekend.

Body Recovered From Creek, Police Say

The person was with family and friends when police say they went into a creek and did not resurface.

Savings On The Way For GA Power Customers: Here's What To Know

The Georgia Public Service Commission has green-lit a measure that will lower electricity rates for more than 2 million Georgia Power customers.

2 GA Grads, Dad Killed After Tree Falls On Car: Reports

A deadly crash killed an 18-year-old high-school graduate, his girlfriend and his father in Georgia, media reports say.

Bob Horner, Longtime Braves Star And Captain, Dies At 67

The Atlanta Braves have announced the death of Bob Horner, who the team credited for building a powerhouse for nearly a decade.

Man Sought In 3 States Arrested In GA

A man from metro Atlanta, with active warrants against him in Georgia and two other states, is among three people facing drug charges.

Police Shooting Kills Man Accused Of Shoplifting

Authorities say a man pulled out a gun when officers investigating a shoplifting incident tried to approach him at a local mall.

• Probe Into Police Shooting Underway

Jail Changes Underscore Overcrowding, Worsening Conditions

Arrestees facing some misdemeanor charges will no longer be booked at a local jail as overcrowding continues to be an issue.

Atlanta 2026 FIFA World Cup: Soccer's Main Event To Gross $500M In GA

ATL is preparing to welcome thousands of people to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to net more than $500 million fiscally in GA.

Man Found Dead In Vacant Grocery Stored ID'ed

Police have identified the man they say was found dead in a closed grocery store, and foul play is suspected in his death.

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