GA Protesters Urged To Take Coronavirus Tests: Patch PM

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

Georgia Protests May Be Petri Dishes For COVID-19 Spread

The coronavirus is spreading through Georgia, protests or not — three more counties have now recorded fatalities this week.

APD Chief Says She Didn't See The Officer Charges Coming In Email

APD Chief Ericka Shields wrote in a department email Tuesday, that was leaked, that she didn't expect the officer charges.

Atlanta Curfew Extended Through Saturday, Earlier On Weekend

The city of Atlanta has issued a nightly curfew for the rest of the week, with an earlier start for the weekend.

Alpharetta Brewery Removes 'Boogaloo' Beer From Rotation

Alpharetta's Currahee Brewing said its "Boogaloo" beer is being used by a hate group, and it will be disassociating with the term.

Herschel Walker To Demonstrators: Keep It ‘9 To 5’

The Georgia football legend — and ardent supporter of President Trump — criticized media negativity and urged unity.

GA Legislature To Resume 2020 Session On June 15

The Georgia legislature suspended its session in mid-March, and will return later this month to resume its 2020 session.

Mother of Ahmaud Arbery Thanks Supporters, Comments On Protests

The mother of murdered jogger Ahmaud Arbery, thanked people for their support and asked for prayer.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Dacula Parts Store Robbers Wanted For January Homicide: Police
• 'We Hear You, We Hold You Close': Johns Creek Mayor
• Summer Reading Program Goes Virtual In Fulton County
• Atlanta Police Arrest 52 Protesters Monday Night
• 6 ATL Officers Face Charges After Incident With College Students
• DeKalb to Host Drive Thru Food Distribution Event On Saturday
• Resolution Condemning Racism Passed At Smyrna City Council
• Aquifil Reopens After Cleaning; 18 Test Positive For COVID-19
• Update: Patch Honors Bartow County Graduates Class Of 2020
• Douglasville Demonstration Monday Ends Peacefully
• GA Public Health Updates Coronavirus Website As Deaths Pass 2,100
• Four Paulding Sheriff’s Officers Retire, Receive Virtual Sendoff
• Georgia Gov. Kemp To Agitators: ‘You Are In The Wrong State’
• Denmark Graduate Wins Alpharetta American Legion Scholarship
• Help Virtually Design The Future Of The North End Community
• Update: Patch Honors Lawrenceville Grads: Congrats, Class Of 2020
• Marietta: Free Meals For Children Will Be Given On Tuesday
• 3,000 Masks Will Be Given To Tucker Residents
• Smyrna: Free Meals For Children Will Be Given On Monday
• GA Precinct Locations In Decatur Have Changed For June 9 Election
• Update: Patch Congratulates Lilburn And Snellville 2020 Grads
• Goodwill Of North Georgia Opening New Roswell Store Thursday
• Milton Eases Alcohol Code, Ends Happy Hour Restrictions
• Preschool Applications Now Accepted For Cherokee Students
• Black Lives Matter Demonstration Planned Wednesday For Loganville
• Summer Meals Continue Through Fulton County Schools
• Reopening Forsyth Schools Draft Guidelines Released For Fall
• Woodstock Police Chief: We Keep Peace, Not Needlessly Breach It
• North Paulding Student’s Art Recognized With Congressional Award
• Collins Hill Grad, Star Athlete Shot And Killed In Knoxville

Across America

• All 4 Minneapolis Officers Charged As Protests Continue
• Voices From The George Floyd Protests: ‘Please Stop Killing Us’
• Meet The Reusable Shields Helping America Get Back To Work Safely
• Episcopal Priest ‘A Force To Be Reckoned With’ After Trump Photo
• Target Closes Stores, Shortens Hours, Over George Floyd Unrest