Kid Porn Chat, Virus School Lawsuit, Pumpkin Patches: 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 Coronavirus: Numbers Remain Stable With 1,297 New Cases
• Shots Fired At Atlantic Station In Midtown, Man Arrested
• GA Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

Teacher, Advocacy Group Sue GA School Leaders Over Coronavirus

A lawsuit filed by an unnamed Paulding County teacher and a professional group pushes for COVID-19 safety guidelines and transparency.

35 GA Black-Owned Businesses Will Receive Cash Awards From Google

The businesses will receive non-dilutive cash awards as part of Google's commitment to supporting promising Black founders.

Sex Offender Sentenced For Operating Child Pornography Chat Group

A serial sex offender has been sentenced to 25 years for operating a child pornography chat group. Some members lived in Georgia.

Pretty Ricky Rapper Charged With Fraud Before Atlanta Tour

Pretty Ricky Rapper, Baby Blue, is charged with using falsified documents to purchase a Ferrari with a COVID-19 relief loan.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

Weekend weather for pumpkin patches:

• Decatur-Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast
• Marietta-Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast
• Lawrenceville Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast
• Alpharetta/Milton-Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather
• Johns Creek-Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast
• Roswell-Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast
• Sandy Springs-Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast
• Cumming-Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast
• Canton-Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast
• Woodstock-Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast
• Buford Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast
• Duluth Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast

Ways to celebrate fall:

• 5 Ways To Fall For Autumn In Lawrenceville
• 5 Ways To Fall For Autumn In Buford
• 5 Ways To Fall For Autumn In Duluth

Record-breaking pumpkins:

• Biggest Pumpkin In The Patch: Can Lawrenceville Beat U.S. Record?
• The Biggest Pumpkin In The Patch: Can Buford Beat U.S. Record?
• The Biggest Pumpkin In The Patch: Can Duluth Beat U.S. Record?

Homemade pumpkin pies:

• Lawrenceville Pumpkin Patch Bounty: How About From-Scratch Pie?
• Buford Pumpkin Patch Bounty: How About From-Scratch Pie?
• Duluth Pumpkin Patch Bounty: How About From-Scratch Pie?
• Alpharetta/Milton Pumpkin Patch Bounty: Making From-Scratch Pie
• Johns Creek Pumpkin Patch Bounty: How About From-Scratch Pie?
• Roswell Pumpkin Patch Bounty: How About From-Scratch Pie?
• Sandy Springs Pumpkin Patch Bounty: How About From-Scratch Pie?
• Cumming Pumpkin Patch Bounty: How About From-Scratch Pie?
• Canton Pumpkin Patch Bounty: How About From-Scratch Pie?
• Woodstock Pumpkin Patch Bounty: How About From-Scratch Pie?

Across America

• Trump Won't Participate In Virtual Debate After Virus Diagnosis
• Michigan Militia Members Accused In Plot To Kidnap, Kill Whitmer
• Watch How 3 Neighborhood Heroes Helped Koreatown Heal And Rebuild
• Hurricane Delta: Louisiana Told To Brace For 'Sad Reality'
• Abigail, Eartha, Uri: 2020-21 Winter Storm Names Announced