Remembering 9/11, K9 Dies In Shootout, Testing Urged: News Nearby

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

• $5,000 Reward For Leads To Finding Missing Decatur Man
• COVID Figures Spike At UGA Again As 1,400 Students Infected
• Coronavirus Testing Urged If You Went To Labor Day Parties: Kemp

Opponent Of Gun-Rights QAnon GOP Candidate Drops Out Of GA Race

Kevin Van Ausdal said he's bowing out for personal reasons. Regardless, Marjorie Taylor Greene was expected to win in deep-red Georgia.

Remembering The 9/11 Victim From Roswell

A man from Roswell died at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. This is his story.

Gwinnett Police K9, Suspect Die In Deadly Norcross Shootout

K9 Blue was shot after tracking a suspect Gwinnett County Police discovered while investigating gang activity.

Atlanta Rapper Killer Mike And Gov. Kemp Discuss Politics

Killer Mike and Gov. Kemp met this week to discuss sex trafficking, workforce development and minority contracts.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Georgia's COVID Testing Drop Blamed On Virus Fatigue, Lost Confidence
• 'We're Not Through This': Governors Plead With Congress For COVID Aid
• Cherokee Class Of 2020 Outscores National, State SAT Averages

• Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Atlanta
• Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Buckhead
• Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Decatur
• Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Smyrna
• Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Midtown
• Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Marietta

Across America

• 'We Still Have To Remember': 9/11 Tributes Go On Despite Virus
• Pandemic Takes Toll On Mental Health Of Young Adults: Poll
• First Responder Remembers 9/11: 'I Can Still Hear The Screams'
• Similar Charges Warrant 1 Trial In George Floyd Death: Prosecutors
• Americans Mark 9/11 With Virus-Altered Tributes