High Rate Of Black Georgians With Coronavirus Alarming: Patch PM

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.

More Black People Are Affected By The Coronavirus In GA: Report

As of Wednesday afternoon, black Georgians have the most cases of the coronavirus, report state health officials.

Tyler Perry Warns People About Fake Sites: GA Coronavirus

Tyler Perry said that people are pretending to be him asking for money. He's warning people to watch out.

ATL Girl, 9, Is Collecting Thank You Cards For First Responders

A nine-year-old Marietta girl is collecting and delivering thank you cards to Atlanta's first responders during the coronavirus pandemic

GA Coronavirus Cases Near 15K, Nearly 3K Hospitalized

As of noon on Wednesday, Georgia has nearly 15,000 cases of coronavirus, and almost 3,000 people are hospitalized due to the virus.

Dentists Give Emergency Care During Coronavirus Pandemic

When you can't handle the tooth, dentists like Dr. Beau Upshaw in Loganville provide emergency care during coronavirus restrictions.

Anti-Mask Law Waived By Gov. Kemp: GA Coronavirus

Gov. Brian Kemp's executive order makes face masks exempt from the old 1951 Georgia law that banned face coverings.

Zoo Atlanta Hit Hard By Coronavirus Pandemic

Gov. Brian Kemp's executive order makes face masks exempt from the old 1951 Georgia law that banned face coverings.

Atlanta Braves To Participate In Coronavirus Study: ESPN

The Braves and other MLB teams will participate in a study of antibodies that will help show how the coronavirus spreads in big cities.

Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the "Post on Patch" button at the top right of the site.

Also Worth A Look Today:

• Northside Hospital Hosts Virtual Health Education Seminars
• Cartersville Man Killed When Motorcycle Hits Truck On I-75
• GA Residents: How To Check Your Stimulus Payment Status
• Loganville Police Ask For Help Identifying Robbery Suspect
• 3 Gwinnett Park Buildings Closed To Early Voting: Coronavirus
• Jackson Healthcare Bringing 570 Health Professionals To GA
• State Rep., Local Leaders Host Virtual Town Hall Thursday

Across America

• Americans Worried But Hopeful Amid Coronavirus: Ad Council
• U.S. Relief Checks Begin Arriving As Economic Damage Piles Up
• U.S. Coronavirus Blog: WHO Cuts Blasted; Relief Checks Arriving
• Elizabeth Warren Backs Joe Biden For President
• Coronavirus Stimulus Tracker: See Where Your Payment Is