Coronavirus Cases Spike In Georgia | Patch PM

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

Georgia Reports Its 2nd Highest Number of COVID-19 Cases In A Day

The Georgia Department of Public Health also reported more than 23,000 more tests for the coronavirus, with positives hovering at 8 percent.

Georgia DA Rejects Calls To 'Step Aside' In Rayshard Brooks Case

Charging two officers involved in Brooks' death has sparked a campaign to remove Fulton County DA Paul Howard. Howard isn't budging.

Delta CEO: 500 Staff Tested Positive For Coronavirus, 10 Died

In a call to shareholders, CEO Ed Bastian said every employee death "breaks my heart." The Atlanta-based company has ramped up testing.

Rapper Lil Yachty Totals Ferrari 488 On Atlanta Interstate

After the crash, Lil Yachty tweeted, "So thankful for my life. Never take it for granted."

Hate Crimes Bill Passes GA Legislature

The Georgia Legislature approved a hate crimes bill Tuesday that includes enhanced penalties for felonies committed because of bias.

Woman Charged With Arson In Fire At Wendy’s Where Brooks Died

Natalie White, 29, was arrested by Fulton County Sheriff's deputies moments after Rayshard Brooks' funeral ended.

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