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GBI Investigating Jailed Woman's Death; Buckhead Woman Dies from Fire Ant Sting

Here are the top headlines from around Holly Springs, metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

GBI Investigating Death of Woman Jailed in Oconee for DUIOconee Patch

A 49-year-old Colbert woman brought to the Oconee County Jail Tuesday night by the Georgia State Patrol on a DUI charge died while in custody, authorities say. Oconee Patch has more on this story

Buckhead Woman Dies After Fire Ant Sting - Buckhead Patch
A Buckhead woman is dead after she was stung by a fire ant at her Paces Ferry Road condominium pool last week.Buckhead Patch has more on this story

Warrant: Teen Sodomized at Marietta Motels - Marietta Patch

Cobb police have arrested a McDonough man who allegedly picked up a 15-year-old girl, took her to area motels and sodomized her.Marietta Patch has more on this story

Woman Grabs Policeman's Privates, Gets Arrested - Athens Patch

An argument between a mother and daughter ended with the enraged daughter fighting with Athens Clarke County Police.Athens Patch has more on this story

Teen Charged With Kidnapping, Rape in Alleged Assaults -Cartersville Patch

Bartow County Sheriff's Office authorities arrested a 15-year-old Cartersville boy in connection with what they call several serious offenses. Cartersville Patch has more on this story


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