1. 49ers shut down Falcons RB Freeman
The 49ers beat the Falcons 17-16 on Sunday and held Falcons running back Devonta Freeman to a season-low 12 yards on 12 carries without a rushing touchdown. Read more.
2. Social media reacts to plain red cups with #MerryChristmasStarbucks
Some evangelical Christians are getting upset that Starbucks removed Christmas trees, reindeers, snowmen and other holiday symbols from the seasonal red holiday cups. Read more.
3. In DeKalb schools, mental health training aims to curb conflict
DeKalb County Schools employees began training to help avert incidents like the one involving a South Carolina school resource officer using rough treatment on a female high school student just two weeks ago. The new training focuses on mental health guidelines. Read more.
4. Georgia police officer helps injured marathon runner cross finish line
Savannah-Chatham Metro Police's Sgt. John Cain helped Robert McCoy, a marathon runner who had cuts on his legs and face, accomplish his goal after he stumbled to the ground approximately 200 yards from the finish line. Cain's act of duty has gone viral and has earned him the spotlight. Read more.
5. Cops: Atlanta woman lied about shooting that left would-be robber dead
Chevis Ard initially told police she shot and killed a man who tried to rob her on Saturday, but admitted to police she lied to cover for her boyfriend, Kevin Dingman. Read more.
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