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Good Samaritan reunites metro Atlanta special needs child with family
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Matt Johnson , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred in Gwinnett County, where a helpful individual intervened to ensure the child's safety.
A child with special needs is safe after being found in a busy road. The incident occurred in Gwinnett County, where a helpful individual intervened to ensure the child's safety. This person, who was in the area by chance, took action to protect the child and locate their family.
The child has been reunited with their parents. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources. The individual who helped the child was out on Sunday night when they encountered the child in the road.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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