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In an angry rebuke of President Donald Trump, Georgia elections official Gabriel Sterling warned that Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud would get someone “shot” or “killed.”
In an angry rebuke of President Donald Trump, Georgia elections official Gabriel Sterling warned that Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud would get someone “shot” or “killed.” (Brynn Anderson/AP)

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

GA Posts Highest One-Day Coronavirus Total In Four Months

Georgia's health department reported more than 4,000 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, the most in a single day since Aug. 8.

Trump Visiting Saturday, Officials Threatened: GA Senate Runoff

Latest Georgia Senate runoff news: Trump visiting Georgia on Saturday for rally; election officials threatened; debate forthcoming.

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Intimidation Over Trump's Fraud Claims 'Has To Stop': Sterling

Georgia elections official Gabriel Sterling warned that President Donald Trump's unproven claims of voter fraud are encouraging violence.

Gwinnett Gears Up To Administer Coronavirus Vaccine: Director

With emergency approval of a coronavirus vaccine likely soon, Gwinnett's health department already is scouting sites to administer shots.

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