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Regional Roundup: Man Shoots at Utility Workers, Murder Suspect Sought, and Vet College Starts TV Program

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Man Arrested for Shooting at Utility Workers - Cumming Patch

A Gainesville man was arrested early Wednesday morning after he allegedly shot at utility workers who were near the man's home attempting to restore power due to trees that had fallen on the power lines.

Donald Josh Deal, 62, of Holland Drive located off Brown's Bridge Road, is being held at the Hall County jail on two counts of aggravated assault, according to Sgt. Stephen Wilbanks.

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East Cobb Man Wanted for Allegedly Killing Ex-Wife - East Cobb Patch

An East Cobb woman died Saturday after being attacked in her home, and Cobb Police have issued a murder warrant for her ex-husband.

Cobb Police Spokesman Officer Michael Bowman said Donna Nations Kristofak, 48, died after being taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital.

John Stephen Kristofak, 58, is wanted for murder and aggravated assault, and police say he should be considered armed and dangerous. 

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UGA Vet College Starts TV Program to Showcase Vet Careers -- Athens Patch

Animal lovers have more to watch than just Animal Planet.

The University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine, with funding from Nestle Purina, has started a new program on WUGA-TV called "Vetinary Spectrum," which tells the tales of industry specialists as they walk viewers through common vet occupations — providing physical therapy for horses, training for abused animals, caring for elderly animals and researching diseases in bats.

The six episodes explore departments and programs created by graduates, faculty and students at the college, according to a UGA press release.

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