Sex Shop Fight, Watch Falcons Opener, Voter Surge: 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.

• Georgia Signs On 15,000 Poll Workers In Run Up To November Voter Surge
• Murder Suspect IDed In Extended-Stay Hotel Shooting: Gwinnett PD
• Top Nurses Upset At Sudden Exit Of Popular Georgia Board Chief

Couple Opens DIY Art Studio; Business 'Steadily Better'

Michelle and Steve Gormally opened Project Studio in March. They've been able to sustain business through the coronavirus pandemic.

Black Friday Canceled For Atlanta-Based Home Depot

Home Depot announced this week it has reinvented Black Friday to keep customers safe during the pandemic and forego big crowds at stores.

GA Coronavirus: 3 Counties Singled Out By White House Task Force

While Georgia's coronavirus numbers drop overall, the virus is spreading in two metro Atlanta counties and UGA's home county.

NFL Week 1: How To Watch Atlanta Falcons' Season Opener

The Atlanta Falcons will begin their season on Sunday at home.

Tokyo Valentino Owner Promises To Fight Sex Shop Limits

Cobb County's newly amended ordinance broadens the definition of sex stores and further restricts where they can do business.

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• Americans Are Renouncing U.S. Citizenship In Record Numbers