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Around the Region: Sunday Sales Referendums, Hamburger Meat Recall and Dog Saved by Angels

A look at stories from across Metro Atlanta and northeast Georgia.

Norcross Dog Saved by ‘Angels’

Karin Wallace was leaving work when she got a call. A small, white dog was severely injured in a Norcross apartment complex.

It would be a pretty routine call for Wallace, who works for Angels Among Us Pet Rescue and often gets calls about strays. But she was absolutely floored when the caller sent her a photo of the dog. Half of the little dog’s face was literally torn off. He was left for dead in the parking lot.

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Wallace found that the dog would require extensive surgeries and put his story up on the Angels’ Facebook page. “He is so happy despite his pain. He doesn't seem to be embarrassed that he is missing half his face. He just licked the vet staff and wagged his little tail,” Wallace wrote.

To donate to Erik’s treatment, go to angelsrescue.org then click the donations tab. In the remarks field, type “Erik.” 

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Approximately 2.5 Million Georgians to Vote on Sunday Alcohol Sales

Residents of Auburn, Braselton, Winder and unincorporated Barrow County will have the opportunity to cast their votes on Nov. 8.

The Georgia Food Industry Association has announced that 100 cities and counties throughout the state are set to hold Sunday sales referendums during the upcoming general election -- areas representing about 2.5 million Georgians.

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Possible E. Coli Contamination Reported

Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. is recalling around 131,300 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.

The products being recalled include: generic label 73% lean/27% fat ground beef with a product code of D-0211 LWI, which was distributed in Georgia, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin; Kroger-brand 73% lean/27% fat ground beef with a product code of D-0211 QW, which was distributed in Tennessee and Indiana; and Butcher's Brand 73% lean/27% fat ground beef with a product code of D-0211 LWIF, which was distributed in North Carolina and South Carolina. 

All the beef was produced Aug. 23 and has a "best before" or "freeze by" date of Sept. 12.

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