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Coronavirus Scam Alert: Phony Cures, Data Theft | Patch PM
Coronavirus: Jail prepares, scammer sell fake drugs, health drill delay, schools told how to handle, private school closes: Patch PM
There was plenty of news across the Atlanta region 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.
Customer Throws Wings, Checkers Employee Shoots
A shooting occurred late Tuesday night over a chicken wing order at a DeKalb County restaurant, police said.
Flash Flood Watch Issued For GA As Heavy Rains Move In: Forecast
The last thing we need is more rain, but the Atlanta region is about to see its heaviest rainfall of this soggy week through Thursday afternoon.
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GA Schools Given New Coronavirus Guidelines
Schools across Georgia have been given guidance on how to respond to the new coronavirus. State health officials say the overall risk of COVID-19 to the general public in the United States and schools is low. Students, faculty and staff who have had family members travel to China in the last 14 days do not need to miss school, state health officials say.
Watch Out For Coronavirus Scams, Georgia Officials Warn
Georgia officials are warning residents to watch out for scams related to the new coronavirus. These include websites selling bogus products, as well as fake emails, texts, and social media posts designed to steal people's money and personal information.
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- GA Public Health Drill Postponed Over Coronavirus Concerns
- DeKalb Jail Prepares For Possible Coronavirus Outbreak: Sheriff
- GA School Shuts Down After Positive Coronavirus Test: District
- Paulding County School District Monitoring The Coronavirus
- Kroger Issues Limit On Flu Medicine And Hand Sanitizer
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Also Worth A Look Today
- Man Charged With Girlfriend's Murder In Lawrenceville: Police
- Douglas County Deputies Looking For Man Who Witnessed Murder
- Douglasville Police Looking For Person Of Interest
- Railroad Crossing Closures Announced In Cartersville
- DeKalb Jail Prepares For Possible Coronavirus Outbreak: Sheriff
- This Is The Most Expensive House In Douglasville
- This Is The Most Expensive Property In Cartersville
- This Is The Most Expensive House In Dallas
- This Is The Most Expensive House In Loganville
- This Is The Most Expensive House In Dacula
Across America
- Super Tuesday Results
- Coronavirus In NY: Hundreds To Be Quarantined
- Mike Bloomberg Dropping Out Of Presidential Race
- California's First Coronavirus Death Reported
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