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This image taken from body camera video provided by the Atlanta Police Department shows Rayshard Brooks speaking with former Officer Garrett Rolfe in the parking lot of a Wendy's restaurant, late Friday, June 12, in Atlanta. Rolfe shot Brooks as he fled.
This image taken from body camera video provided by the Atlanta Police Department shows Rayshard Brooks speaking with former Officer Garrett Rolfe in the parking lot of a Wendy's restaurant, late Friday, June 12, in Atlanta. Rolfe shot Brooks as he fled. (AP)

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Bodies In Burning Vehicle Investigated As Homicide By Police

Douglasville police found two bodies in a burning car on Colquitt Street late Sunday afternoon. Neither has been identified to the public.

Tyler Perry To Cover Rayshard Brooks' Funeral Costs

Tyler Perry, an Atlanta media mogul, has offered to cover the funeral expenses for Rayshard Brooks.

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Atlanta Police Chief Quits After Shooting

Mayor Keisha Bottoms says Atlanta's police chief has resigned after a police officer fatally shot Rayshard Brooks during a confrontation.

Rayshard Brooks: Medical Examiner Releases Cause; Incident Recap

The Fulton County Medical Examiner concluded that Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot twice in the back. His wife said her family is destroyed.

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GA Judicial Emergency To Be Extended Through July

Chief Justice Harold Melton determined the statewide judicial emergency order should be extended for a third time, but with modifications.

3 College Students Raise Money To Help Black Atlanta Businesses

Through their nonprofit, NoirUnited International, the co-founders launched a GoFundMe campaign to help those affected by COVID-19.

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