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July 30, 2015

1. Family walks 4,000 miles from Disneyland to Disney World in daughter's memory: Not even walking 4,000 miles across the United States can come close to the pain of losing a child. [Read more]

2. Why casino fever has spread to Turner Field: Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed thinks the price of the soon-to-be-vacant Turner Field and 70 surrounding acres may have just jumped. You might call it a case of MGM fever, but there's more to it than that. [Read more]

3. 200 bunnies found at Gwinnett home: Gwinnett County Animal Control is looking for a home for 200 rabbits that are being recovered from a petting zoo operation on a Grayson property. [Read more]

4. Fired Clayton police officer indicted on simple battery charge: A now-former Clayton County police officer has been indicted on a simple battery charge stemming from a 2014 incident in which he allegedly assaulted a 69-year-old man mistaken for a burglar. [Read more]

5. Investigation reveals bouncy house health hazards: With summer in full swing, you have probably seen more bouncy houses popping up. Along with the fun, there is a hidden danger you might not expect. [Read more]

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