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Man Dies in Alpharetta Construction Accident; N. Fulton Robbery Suspect May be Desperate

Here are the big stories happening around the region.

 - Roswell Patch

Roswell Police believe the man who robbed two businesses within Roswell and Alpharetta over the course of one hour back in January is probably desperate and his crimes may escalate, according to a report by wsbtv.com. Roswell Patch has more on this story.

Man Dies in Water Line Construction Accident in Alpharetta - Alpharetta-Milton Patch

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A construction worker died in an accident at McGinnis Ferry Road and Windward Concourse early this afternoon, according to the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety.

A Hispanic male in his late 40s was run over by a backhoe at around noon today, Feb. 27. He was dead on the scene, said George Gordon, spokesman for the Department of Public Safety. The man has been identified, but his family is being notified before his name will be released. Alpharetta-Milton Patch has more on this story.

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Student Accidentally Shoots Herself at Grady High - Midtown Patch

A 17-year-old student at a local high school shot herself in the upper leg Wednesday morning on school grounds, in what police are calling an accidental shooting.

The shooting occurred on the Grady High School campus in the courtyard outside the buidlings.

Atlanta police spokesman Carlos Campos said units responded to a shooting call at the school around 9:40 am.

"Preliminary information is that the gunshot was accidental and self-inflicted," Campos said, who added that the student was transported to Grady Hospital in stable condition, and the weapon has been recovered. Midtown Patch has more on this story.

Winder Teen Faces Charges After Police Say He Stabbed Brother - Barrow Patch

A 16-year-old Winder resident is facing an aggravated assault charge after allegedly stabbing his 21-year-old brother in the stomach. 

The stabbing reportedly happened about 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at a residence in the 200 block of Russell Road, where a family gathering was being held. 

According to a news release from the Winder Police Department, the victim was involved in an argument with his 16-year-old brother that turned physical. Police say the dispute moved to an area within the home where other family members were not present and the teen had a knife that is believed to have been taken from the kitchen, where the argument began. Barrow Patch has more on this story.

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