1. Family claims dog died after being left in drying cage at Petco: The veterinarian said that the dog had likely died of a heat stroke and that an hour after the dog's death, his internal temperature was still registered at more than 105 degrees. [Read more]

2. It's not right to come between a woman and her waffle: Customers discovered that fact the hard way after Raven Goodwin from The Disney Channels "Good Luck Charlie" went ballistic on them. [Read more]

3. Body found off Florida coast believed to be Gwinnett teen: A body found floating in the ocean Monday near New Smyrna Beach, Fla., is believed to be that of a 17-year-old Lawrenceville boy. [Read more]

4. Georgia offensive lineman commits to Alabama: Netori Johnson, a 6-foot-5, 330-pound junior from Cedar Grove High School in DeKalb County, tweeted out his Alabama commitment. He had at least seven other early offers, including Auburn, Kentucky and Illinois. [Read more]

5. Atlanta officer arrested for allegedly hindering arrest of criminal: Officer Tommy L. Williams was arrested on charges of obstruction of a law enforcement officer, a misdemeanor, violation of oath by public officer and hindering apprehension of a criminal, both felonies. [Read more]

6. Braves 8, Diamondbacks 1: Alex Wood pitched eight strong innings and Freddie Freeman went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs in the Braves' 8-1 victory against the Diamondbacks. [Read more]

7. Mama June says she and Honey Boo Boo are slimming down: During an intervention on "The Doctors," earlier this year, physician Travis Stork criticized Mama June for enabling the weight gain of 9-year-old Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson. Since then, changes were made. [Read more]

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