Indoor Mask Mandate Reinstated In Atlanta By Mayor: Patch PM

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

Mask Mandates Reinstated For Atlanta Public Indoor Spaces

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom points to CDC recommendations and high transmission rates of the delta variant of COVID-19 in the City.

Heat Advisory, Air Quality Alert For Metro Atlanta

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory though Friday for much of north Georgia due to heat index values reaching 106 degrees.

Kemp Urges COVID-19 Vaccinations But Still Won't Mandate Masks

In a Twitter blitz Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp touted COVID-19 vaccinations but continued to insist Georgians should mask only voluntarily.

Mt. Bethel Enters Mediation With Conference To Settle Dispute

The prominent East Cobb church and its governing organization jointly announced they will enter mediation to resolve their differences.

Argosy Vax-Only Policy: 5 Things To Know About The Eatery

Argosy in East Atlanta Village will only serve vaccinated diners in an effort to protect them and the staff from the COVID-19 delta variant.

Is Nike Eyeing Atlanta As A Regional Hub?

Nike is considering expansion into the Southeast and looking at office space in Atlanta.

Back-to-school calendars:

• Back To School: Cherokee County 2021-22 School Calendar
• Back To School: Fulton County 2021-22 School Calendar
• Back To School: Forsyth County 2021-22 School Calendar
• Back To School: Cobb County Schools 2021-22 School Calendar
• Back To School: Marietta City Schools 2021-22 School Calendar
• Back To School: City Schools Of Decatur 2021-22 School Calendar
• Back To School: DeKalb County Schools 2021-22 School Calendar

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Convicted Spa Shooter Must Now Face Atlanta Murder Charges
• Accused Of Elder Abuse, Temple Woman Indicted By Grand Jury
• Gwinnett Fatal Shooting The Result Of A Fight: Police
• Tattoos Help ID Dead Woman Found In Gwinnett Park
• Alpharetta's Fiserv Recognized As A 2021 LinkedIn Top Company
• Johns Creek To Hold Millage Rate Hearings For 2021
• Cherokee County's School Bus Fleet Ready To Roll For 2021-22
• Deadline Extended, Spots Available For Roswell Candidate Training
• Cobb County Restaurant Scores: Otter's Chicken, Night Owl Pizza
• DeKalb Restaurant Scores: Havana Soul Cafe, Fellini's Pizza
• Gwinnett Restaurant Inspections: Bruster's, Shane's Rib Shack
• Get Vaccinated, Earn $50 Again At DeKalb Vaccine Event Saturday
• Your Guide To Brookhaven's Cherry Blossom Summer Block Party 2021

Across America

• U.S. Economy Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Size With 6.5% Q2 Growth
• Infrastructure Deal: Senate Suddenly Acts To Take Up Bill
• Returning To The Office? Here’s How To Prepare Your Pets
• Unraveling The Mysterious Mutations That Make Delta The Most Transmissible COVID Virus Yet
• 4 Ways That Volunteering Can Be Good For You