Mom Leaves Kids In Car | UGA Grad Dies In Terror Attack | Deadly Bar Fight: GA News

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.

Mom Accused Of Leaving 3 Kids In Car At Mall

A mother is facing charges after police say she left her three children alone in a car for an hour while she went into a mall.

4 Students, Bus Driver Taken To Hospital After Crash

A driver was accused of running a red light, hitting a school bus and causing a three-vehicle pileup.

GA Teacher Killed During School Prank; 5 Students Charged

An 18-year-old student, charged with vehicular homicide, is among five people arrested after a Georgia teacher died during a school prank.

• Student In Crash That Killed GA Teacher Speaks Out: Reports

UGA Grad Identified As ROTC Instructor Killed In VA College Shooting

The ROTC instructor who died after a gunman opened fire Thursday inside a classroom at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, was a graduate of the University of Georgia.

Man Accused Of Groping Strangers At Grocery Stores

When he was arrested, police said the man was wearing the same clothes as he did in one of the store surveillance videos.

Cobb Teacher, Coach Arrested In Sexual Abuse Case

A 37-year-old teacher and coach has been arrested in connection with sexual offenses of a minor, police said.

Woman Facing Elder Trafficking Charges After Man's Disappearance

A woman was accused of operating an unlicensed care home and using the residents' financial resources for her benefit.

Man Killed In Shooting At Park ID'ed

Police say a man was found with a single gunshot wound to the chest. He has been identified.

• Man Killed In Park Shooting

School Bus Fight Claims Life Of GA Girl, 12

A 12-year-old Georgia girl is dead after a fight with another middle-school student at a school bus stop, according to the family.

'Teen Takeovers' Spark Action Among Metro ATL Leaders, Businesses

Police warned they are aware of additional "teen takeovers" scheduled in metro Atlanta, and they plan to combat them.

Security Guard Fatally Shot While Trying To Break Up Bar Fight

Police say a security guard attempted to break up a fight when a man pulled out a gun and fatally shot him.

Man Killed In Shooting At Party ID'ed

Police have identified the man killed in a shooting that injured two other men at a party.

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