COVID-19 Restrictions, Work From Home, Trooper Hurt: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Georgia State Police Trooper Injured In Fiery Crash After Pursuit
• Racist Online Threats Follow Political Clash At Cass High School
• Georgia Power Customers To See $12 Credit On October Utility Bill

Painting By Former President Jimmy Carter Draws $340K In Auction

The painting, which was created in 2018, was part of a four-day auction that raised more than $2 million to benefit the Carter Center.

Delta Air Lines Eliminates Change Fees For Most Domestic Flights

The airline, which made $830 million in revenue from fees in 2019, suspended change fees this spring due to the coronavirus pandemic.

GA Coronavirus Restrictions Extended As Hospitalizations Drop

Gov. Brian Kemp extended the public health state of emergency and existing coronavirus safety measures for Georgia through Oct. 10.

GA County Named The Top Place For Working From Home

After the pandemic caused some jobs to switch to remote working, a new study looks at places that can best support this trend.

Memorial Day Gatherings Fueled Summer COVID Surge: Report

The same thing will happen after Labor Day if we aren't more careful, according to the immunology expert who wrote the report.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• John Lewis Among Nominees For Trump's Garden Of Heroes Memorial
• Kidnapping, Carjacking Suspect Sought By Gwinnett Police
• Autrey Mill Brings Back Fall Programs
• Cherokee County Named A Top Place For Working From Home
• Cobb County Among Top Places In Country To Work At Home: Study
• Cherokee County Educational Foundation Awards $56K In Grants
• Historic Gateway Citizens Advisory Committee Seeking Applications
• Fulton Youth Commission Provides 500 Toiletry Packs To Families

Across America

• Trump Visits Kenosha Tuesday: Time, Schedule
• Coronavirus Living: The Many Ways To Make Contactless Payments
• Midwest Sees Spike As Cases Decline Elsewhere
• Land of Oz: How To Get A Private Tour Of The Quirky Theme Park
• Millions Made Hungry By Pandemic Could Include Your Neighbor