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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 Reports Slight Tax Gain Year-Over-Year

Georgia collected about $2.71 billion in October, with sales tax gains offsetting lower income tax revenue.

3 Public Schools Evacuated Due To Threats: Officials

Three elementary schools had to be evacuated after receiving threats, the school district told Patch.

Ex-Deputy Identified As Victim Of GA Floods

A former deputy who was killed when floodwaters swept away her vehicle following dangerous storms in Georgia has been identified.

Man Charged With Rape, Kidnapping

Police say they are seeking more victims after a man was accused of sexually assaulting and robbing a person.

6-Month Closure Planned For I-285/I-20 Access In GA

The six-month shutdown is part of the reconstruction and widening of interstate ramps at the interchange between the two interstates6.

• New I-285 Closure Set In GA Amid Ongoing Rebuild: GDOT

Costco Dessert Product Recalled In GA Due To Possible Chemical Contamination

A popular product used for desserts has been recalled in Georgia due to the potential contamination of a cleaning chemical.

Freeze Watch Issued As Cold Snap Looms In GA

Sub-freezing temperatures are expected to chill parts of Georgia as a cold snap looms in the Southeast.

• 1st Frost, Freeze To Chill GA In Southeast Sweep

Murder Suspect Surrenders In Fatal Shooting In GA

Police say a man repeatedly shot a woman, pulled her outside a vehicle and tried to shoot at her again.

Officer Charged In Drug Probe

A police department said one of their officers is facing charges in connection with a drug investigation.

1 Killed In GA Plane Crash ID'ed

Fire officials say a small engine plane crashed in a wooded area, killing a person and injuring another.

Lockdown Lifted At GA School After Threatening Call

Someone called a local school and threatened to use a rifle and explosives on its campus, police said.

Chipotle To Open 4 New GA Locations: See Where

Chipotle Mexican Grill has tapped four Georgia towns for its new restaurants. Here's where and when you can find them.

Tractor-Trailer Splits In Half After Crash: Report

The cab of the truck was found across the road from the crash scene, a media report said.

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