GA Sets New Records For New Coronavirus Cases, Deaths | Patch PM

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.

GA Sets Two COVID-19 Records: 82 Deaths, More Than 4.8 New Cases

The previous record for newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 was 4,689, set on July 18. The previous death record, 81, was set on Wednesday.

Teen Starts 'Stay Safe Sandy Springs' GoFundMe To Protect Peers

Sandy Springs teen Eli McCall created "Stay Safe Sandy Springs" to help provide masks to his peers who need one for school.

DeKalb County Teacher Resigns After Disturbing Social Media Post

"There is no place for racism or abuse in our school district," school district officials said.

Braves Open Pandemic-Shortened Season Friday Against Mets

The game at Citi Field — minus fans and two catchers because of COVID-19 — will be broadcast at 4 p.m. on ESPN and Fox Sports South.

FDA Recalls 75 Hand Sanitizers That May Be In Atlanta Homes

As the coronavirus persists and demand for hand sanitizers grows, people in Atlanta may have brands that contain dangerous methanol.

Life Of John Lewis To Be Honored With 6 Days Of Ceremonies

The 'Celebration of Life' ceremonies for the civil rights titan will end with his interment in Atlanta on Thursday, July 30.

Trio Charged With Murdering Half Sisters, Dumping Bodies In Rome

Three men already in the Floyd County Jail were charged with the murders of two women whose bodies were found with bags on their heads.

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• FDA Recalls 75 Hand Sanitizers That May Be In Buckhead Homes
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