Biden To Visit, 'Elf' Fundraiser, 110-Pound Catfish: News Nearby

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.

• GA Senate Race: 'Elf' Cast Reunites To Raise Funds For Democrats
• Anisa International Matching Donations To LifeLine Animal Project
• Cherokee Deputy Chief ADA Appointed To Sex Offender Review Board

President-Elect Joe Biden To Visit Atlanta Next Week

President-elect Joe Biden will travel to Atlanta Dec. 15 and campaign on behalf of the Democratic ticket for the Jan. 5 Senate runoff.

Georgia Tops 6,000 Coronavirus Cases Thursday For First Time

Georgia's new one-day record for COVID-19 cases is about 1,000 more than the previous record, set during the peak of the summer surge.

1.8-Magnitude Earthquake Felt In Forsyth County

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office confirmed a 1.8-magnitude earthquake was felt Wednesday night in northeast Forsyth County.

110-Pound Catfish Caught, Florida Man Breaks All-Time GA Record

Tim Trone of Florida reeled in the record-breaking fish in a pond south of Columbus.

Dream homes:

• WOW House: Huge Home In Hiram On 2 Acres, Fully Updated, $350,000
• WOW House: Custom Home On 5 Acres In Cartersville, $644,900
• WOW House: Classic Cape Cod Home On 9 Acres, Near Lake,$499,900
• WOW House: Private Estate, East Access To East Cobb, $1.8 Million
• WOW House: True Ranch Craftsman Home In Hamilton Mill, $589,900
• WOW House: Grayson Original Owner, 'Built Like A Tank,' $479,900
• WOW House: Almost $7M Buckhead Home Includes Wine Cellar, Sauna

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Street Grace, Georgia Cares Merge To Fight Child Sex Trafficking
• Jackson Healthcare VP Joins North Fulton CID Board Of Directors
• Johns Creek Launches Annual Toys For Tots 2020 Campaign
• City Of Roswell Wins Digital Cities Survey Award
• Briar Vista Elementary Giving Tree Event Goes Virtual
• Etowah High Sophomore Student Wins PTA Reflection Theme Search
• Preventing Christmas Tree Fires In Cartersville Homes

Across America

• Comfort Dogs Stand By Owner In Final Days Before Virus Death
• Coronavirus Vaccine Authorization Considered By FDA: Livestream
• Best Holiday Gifts For Kids And Babies 2020
• Muslim Men On No-Fly List Can Sue FBI: Supreme Court
• Ellen DeGeneres Confirms She Has The Coronavirus