News Nearby: Funeral for a Firefighter; Missing Woman Found
Check out these top stories from Patch sites around the Atlanta metro area and north Georgia.
Firefighters Salute Kennesaw Man - Kennesaw Patch
Marietta firefighter Lonnie Nutt was as humble as they come. And while those who knew him said he never missed an opportunity to help somebody, he never expected anything in return. He worked silently and never sought the spotlight.
But Tuesday called for a celebration of life for the Kennesaw man who died of a massive heart attack Thursday while responding to an automobile accident on Whitlock Avenue. For more on this story, visit Kennesaw Patch.
Decatur Woman Asks, Who Would Steal My Skeleton? - Decatur Patch
Nancy Wilkinson says grinches are stealing her holiday decorations--and her good spirits.
Wilkinson, known around Decatur for going all out to decorate her house on Adair Street for Halloween, Christmas and other holidays, said a young woman stole a life-sized medical skeleton Monday afternoon.
"This was bold," she said in an e-mail. "The woman pulled into our driveway and ran up on the porch. See Decatur Patch for the full story.
Missing Woman From Gwinnett is Found in DeKalb - Gwinnett Patch
Lawrenceville Police say an endangered woman who went missing Sunday has been found in DeKalb County.
Anastacia "Stacy" Lee Sircle, 37, is reportedly fine and will be reunited with her family, said Capt. Greg Vaughn in an email this morning. Gwinnett Patch has the details on this story.