Election Battle, Childhood Obesity, Tropical Storm: News Nearby

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

• GA Reacts To Biden Win: Cars Honk Victoriously, Protests Held
• Gwinnett County Finally Certifies Election Results
• False Alarm Near Douglasville High School Forces Lockdown

GA Senators Call For Election Head’s Removal, Vote Count Continues

Two Georgia senators want the state election head to quit, saying he "failed to deliver honest and transparent elections" as vote count continues.

Trump Campaign Taps Collins To Lead Georgia Recount Effort

Former U.S. Rep. Doug Collins said he is "confident" the GOP recount push will "find evidence of improperly harvested ballots."

Where Georgia Childhood Obesity Ranks Among The States

A new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says about 1 in 7 children nationwide are considered obese. Here's where Georgia ranks.

Will Tropical Storm Eta Affect Georgia

Tropical Storm Eta is moving over Florida on Monday, and is expected to bring wind and rain to Georgia later this week.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• GA Election: Biden Called As President, GA Still Undecided
• 12 Things Out-Of-Towners Need To Know About Atlanta And Georgia
• Blue Wave Across Northern Atlanta Suburbs Claims Long-Held GOP Turf
• Gwinnett Man Hit, Killed By Shoplifting Suspects Fleeing In Van
• City Of Cumming Hosting Veterans Day Ceremony Wednesday

Across America

• Trump Fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper On Twitter
• Biden COVID-19 Response Begins; McConnell Says Trump '100%' Right
• Why An RV Makes The Perfect Home For The Holidays
• U.S. Tops 10 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
• Recreational Marijuana Legalized In 4 More States