AJC Against Movie, Councilman Resigns, Free Coffee: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Tuesday. 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.

• Cherokee Man Sentenced For Killing Passenger While Drunk: Cops
• Blessed Trinity Rolls Over Woodward To Reach AAAA Finals
• Douglasville’s Two Gold’s Gyms Moving to Old Toys ‘R Us

AJC Demands Disclaimer For 'Richard Jewell' Movie

The paper, which fought a libel claim by Richard Jewell, asked for a disclaimer in the movie to preserve the reputations of its journalists.

GA Councilman Who Objects To Interracial Marriage To Resign

A city council member in a tiny town northeast of Atlanta who said that interracial marriage "makes his blood boil" plans to resign ahead of a recall election that could oust him from office.

Free Dunkin' Donuts Coffee For A Year, Here's How

The first 100 guests will receive free coffee for a year at the new Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins location.

7 Schools See Improvement, Off Turnaround List

Seven of nine schools from a local county that were previously listed as turnaround eligible were removed from the 2019 list.

City Ends Public Funding For Old Soldiers Day Parade

The city ended public funding after lawsuits about using the Confederate flag in the parade by people with the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Douglasville Cultural Arts Center Names Winners Of Student Art
• Douglasville’s Two Gold’s Gyms Moving to Old Toys ‘R Us
• Cherokee Man Sentenced For Killing Passenger While Drunk: Cops
• Blessed Trinity Rolls Over Woodward To Reach AAAA Finals
• Fellowship Christian Falls In State Semifinals On Home Field
• Senior Bowl Celebrates Graduating Cherokee Students
• Student Research Headlines Two Kennesaw State Events
• Sandy Springs Moves Forward With North End Redevelopment
• Community Helps Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy Open Pantry

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• Merriam-Webster 'Word Of The Year' Is Fix For Our Faulty Language
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• Chain Restaurants Open On Christmas Day Across America
• Holiday Shopping And Trade War With China: What You Need To Know
• In Campaign To Stop Teen Vaping, 20 States Turn To Tried-And-True Remedy: Taxes