Stimulus Check, Anti-Mask Law, Fundraiser Scam: News Nearby

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.

• GA Coronavirus Cases Near 15K, Nearly 3K Hospitalized
• Jackson Healthcare Bringing 570 Health Professionals To GA
• Dentists Give Emergency Care During Coronavirus Pandemic

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.

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.

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

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.

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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
• 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