First Slice 10-28-15: The father of the Chattahoochee’s famed floating parties has died

?Larry Patrick, the founder of the Chattahoochee River’s famed Ramblin’ Raft Race, has died. 
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? Atlanta Fire Rescue officials issued 10-day suspensions to two firefighters for their involvement in risqué photo shoots of scantily clad women inside the firehouse. The firemen are appealing their suspensions. 
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? A well-known jewelry thief was arrested in Buckhead for allegedly attempting to steal a $690 pair of earrings from Saks Fifth Avenue. Police learned she was also wanted in North Carolina on charges related to the theft of a $33,000 diamond ring.
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? A DeKalb County detention officer has been indicted on allegations he violated an inmate’s constitutional right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment. The indictment accuses Lt. Leonard Dreyer of ordering a subordinate to tase an inmate without legal provocation and others to lie about the incident on reports.
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? Athens bar General Beauregard’s is facing criticism for a shot called the “N*****ita.” The Confederate-themed bar recently took down its Rebel flags after the Charleston, S.C., church shooting in June.
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? Atlanta saw a 7 percent increase in international tourists.
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? When you find out that Waffle House’s sausage biscuits went up in price, you’re better off not trying to Hulk smash your way out of the restaurant.