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As WITN reported, the same time dad raised his hand, Officer Phillip Haning's son raised his right hand, appearing to copy his dad's posture during the swearing in ceremony.

Greenville police joked that they were recruiting young, and that the child was already ready to join his dad on the force.

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Housing affordability is the top concern for metro Atlanta residents, according to a new survey. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

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