UGA Football, Hurricane Isaias, 'Camp Quarantine': 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.

• Nick Markakis Rejoins Atlanta Braves During Pandemic
• Tyler Perry's Atlanta 'Camp Quarantine' Kept Production Going
• Backpack Giveaway In Decatur Saturday Hosted By Police
• Cobb's State Court Clerk Named First GA Clerk Of Business Court

Nearly 300 Georgia Kid Campers Positive For Coronavirus: CDC

Almost 300 children and teens, most of them ages 6 to 10, tested positive for the coronavirus after attending a YMCA camp in north Georgia.

Fate Of UGA, GA Tech Rivalry Determined By Updated SEC Schedule

The SEC has established Sept. 26 as the kickoff for its 2020 football season to allow its universities to focus on returning to campus.

Hurricane Isaias Expected To Graze Coastal GA Sunday Or Monday

Tybee Island already has announced it will close its beaches Sunday ahead of "dangerous surf and beach erosion" as Hurricane Isaias nears.

Georgia World Congress Center To Reopen For Coronavirus Patients

Gov. Kemp announced that the Georgia World Congress Center will reopen Monday for coronavirus patients.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Marietta Mayor To Deliver State Of the City Address On Wednesday
• Creekview High School Teacher Earns National Recognition
• City Of Johns Creek Parks Now Tobacco-Free
• Mobile Coronavirus Testing Site Opens Monday In Sandy Springs
• Coronavirus: Georgia Tops 4,000 New Cases For 7th Day

Across America

• How Will School Look In A Pandemic? Like A Hot Mess, Many Say.
• Millions Lose Unemployment Benefits As Senate Has Adjourned
• Camp Pendleton Marine Dead, 8 Missing After Training Accident
• Appeals Court Overturns Boston Marathon Bomber's Death Sentence
• With Schools In Flux, New Study Indicates Kids Spread Coronavirus