Dog Dies, Dining Scores, New Senator, Perfect ACT: 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 some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Charter Student Earns Perfect ACT Score
• County Awarded Justice, Mental Health Collaboration Grant
• Cricket Wireless Introduces "12 Days of Cricket" In Atlanta

Governor Taps Businesswoman To Isakson's Seat Against Trump Wish

As expected, Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Atlanta businesswoman Kelly Loeffler to replace Sen. Johnny Isakson. Trump had a different pick.

Georgia DOT Prepares For Winter Conditions

Georgia DOT is preparing for winter making weather preparation a top priority.

Runoff Election Results:

• Roswell Runoff Election: Hall Named Unofficial Post 3 Winner
• Johns Creek Runoff: Coughlin, Weaver, Elwood Unofficial Winners
• Snellville Voters Make Decision In City Council Runoff Election
• Smyrna Mayoral Runoff Election: Mayor, City Council Winner

Family Mourns Dog's Death At Doggy Daycare

A woman brought her dog Lexi into The Pet Set for a trial visit and temperament test only to learn hours later she'd been killed.

Restaurant Inspections:

• Alpharetta Inspections: Village Tavern, Cheesecake Factory
• Johns Creek Inspections: Greatea, Sushi Mio, Snowy Rolls
• Roswell Inspections: Jet's Pizza, The Grub, Dunkin Donuts
• Sandy Springs Inspections: Mercedez Benz, HueyLuey, Bishoku
• Forsyth Inspections: BB's Bagels, Palapas, Vincenza's
• Cherokee Inspections: Kona Ice, El Ranchero, Primo's Pizza
• Asian Fusion, Kennesaw's Billiards Improve Failing Health Scores
• Douglasville Restaurant Inspections: China Garden, Econo Lodge
• Cartersville Restaurant Inspections: Shoney's, Grand China, More

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• Lil Bub, The Cat With A Perpetually Stuck-Out Tongue, Dies At 8
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