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Man Killed on the Job; Pricey Underwear; Man Awarded $50K
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-Buckhead Patch
Members of the Atlanta City Council have agreed to pay $50,000 to a Buckhead bar patron who says he was beaten by a police officer.
The patron, Chris Putnam, has moved to New York since the incident happened in 2008.
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Putnam said his case has been tied up in courts for years. Read the full story on Buckhead Patch.
Worker Killed at Little River Marina - Canton-Sixes Patch
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A male worker of at the Little River Marina was killed in a workplace accident this morning, according to authorities.
Lt. Jay Baker of the Cherokee Sheriff's Office said that deputies were dispatched to the marina at 11:19 a.m. to respond to a workplace accident. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a deceased male who worked at the marina. Visit Canton-Sixes Patch for more on this story.
- Cartersville Patch
A man jailed on assault and obscene language charges in Cartersville was found to have $13,000 in $100 bills taped to the inside of his underwear, according to the Cartersville Police Department incident report.
Witnesses said Frederick Dorell Pass, 41, of Decatur, wanted to return a recorder at Radio Shack, but became agitated when the manager wanted to ensure it was working properly during the Monday incident about 7:25 p.m. See Cartersville Patch for more details.
Four Women Injured in Head-on Collision - Cumming Patch
Four women remain hospitalized in stable condition after being injured in a head-on collision Sunday night around 9 on Bethelview Road and Hanover Lane in south Forsyth County.
Investigator Ron Tomblin of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said that Jocelyn Afari, 50, of Cumming, was driving a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquise and failed to stop at a stop sign. Read Cumming Patch for the full story.
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