Use Of Force, Statue In Storage, Fourth Of July: 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.

• GA Coronavirus: Nearly 600 More Cases, Only 5 More Deaths
• 2nd Wave Of Virus Cases? Experts Say We're Still In The 1st
• Rayshard Brooks Visitation And Funeral: Time, Location Released

Thomas Jefferson Statue On Decatur Square Put Into Storage

The anonymous donor of the bronze Jefferson statue asked that it be removed for its own safety.

Use Of Force, Hate Crime Ordinances Approved By Fulton Officials

The Fulton County Commissioners approved two separate ordinances on police conduct including use of force, and penalties for hate crimes.

Street Names With Possible KKK Tie To Be Changed In Sandy Springs

The Sandy Springs City Council began the process to change Lake Forrest Drive and Forrest Lake Drive, removing one "r" in the word Forrest.

July 4 Event Updates:

• Cobb County’s 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Paulding County 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Loganville’s 4th Of July 2020 Fireworks — On June 27
• Douglasville’s 4th Of July Fireworks Postponed, Parade Canceled
• Gwinnett County 4th Of July 2020 Fireworks Postponed Or Canceled
• Cartersville’s 4th Of July Fireworks And Parade 2020 Canceled
• Sandy Spring’s 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Johns Creek’s 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Alpharetta’s 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Roswell’s 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
• Fireworks Near Me: Cumming's 4th Of July 2020
• Fireworks Near Me: Woodstock's 4th Of July 2020

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• North GA Reopening For In-Person Instruction This Fall
• Curbside Services To Begin July 1 At Fulton County Libraries

Across America

• White House Scales Back Temperature Checks
• Political Affiliation Drives Divergent View Of U.S. Economy: Poll
• How To Make Sure Your Online Activity Stays Private And Secure
• Consumer Reports Offers Ways To Save Time And Money Food Shopping
• Trump Suggests U.S. Slow Virus Testing To Avoid Bad Statistics