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Andre Burton (Credit: Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office)
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June 10, 2015

1. Grandmother beaten during violent home invasion in Gwinnett: The man allegedly burst through the window of the woman's home and demanded a gun. [Read more]

2. One in; one out: That's the quarterback ledger for the Georgia Bulldogs. Greyson Lambert announced his intentions to transfer to Georgia. Jacob Park announced that he intended to leave the Bulldogs. [Read more]

3. The Rolling Stones affirm their greatness in Atlanta: Centuries from now, historians will stumble upon footage from a 2000s-era Rolling Stones concert and gape. [Read more]

4. Buy a new one? Travelers may have to buy new carry-on bags and re-think their packing strategy as a result of a new, smaller size recommendation for carry-on bags. [Read more]

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