Tyler Perry Emmys, Shark Attack, Unemployment Falls: News Nearby

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

• Shark Attacks Atlanta Man In Florida Keys
• $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In Woodstock
• 3 In Georgia Are Among 101 Best Pizzas In America In 2020

The Rock Rips Gate From Hinges To Make It To Work In Time

Faced with a job at a metro-Atlanta studio and a gate without power, actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson tore down the gate with his bare hands.

Collins Defends Linking RBG To 'Babies That Have Been Murdered'

Hours after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Rep. Doug Collins criticized her defense of "pro-abortion laws."

Tyler Perry Gives 'Quilt' Speech At 2020 Emmys

Tyler Perry received the Governor's Award at the 72nd Emmy Awards.

Gov. Kemp Calls On 6 Atlanta Agencies To Help Stop Street Racing

Six metro Atlanta agencies are cracking down on illegal street racing.

GA Unemployment Rate Falls To 5.6 Percent, Beats National Average

Georgia's unemployment rate dropped to 5.6 percent in August, down from 7.6 percent in July. The national rate for August was 8.4 percent.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• More Migrant Women Say They Didn’t OK Surgery At GA Facility
• 3 GA Restaurants Make Daily Meal's 101 Best In U.S. List
• Rosh Hashanah 2020 Begins This Weekend In Cobb County
• Gwinnett Woman Walking Dog Dies When Tree Falls On Her
• Bed Bath & Beyond To Close 1 Metro Atlanta Location
• Georgia Firm Tied To Ethics Board Member Financed Scheme To Trip Up Progressive Groups
• Noon To Night At Avalon Goes Live On Thursday
• Portion Of Big Creek Greenway Closed For Renovation Project
• Cherokee Chamber Begins Leading By Feeding Initiative
• Chattahoochee High Senior Designs 'Ear Savers' For School Staff
• New Restaurant Grand Opening Saturday In Decatur
• Virtual Ribbon Cutting Set For Decatur's Frazier Rowe Park
• Marietta To Host HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Workshop
• Advance Voting In Smyrna: Locations
• Georgia Urology Adds Five New Physicians Across Metro Atlanta
• GA Coronavirus: Fulton County Surpasses 27K Total COVID-19 Cases

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• Neighbors Raise $8,000 For Family Of Boy Who Returned Lost Wallet
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