GA Top News: Kemp's Approval, No UGA Tailgates, Priciest ZIP Code

GEORGIA — Top news stories from Georgia Patches this week include the most expensive ZIP code in the state, migrant women held at a Georgia ICE facility say they were subject to unnecessary surgery, Papa Johns plans to move its global headquarters to the Atlanta area, and the voter registration deadline for the presidential election is almost here.

A woman walking her dog died when a tree fell on her in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, Amazon plans to hire 4,000 workers in the Atlanta area, Gov. Brian Kemp's approval over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic has plunged, U.S. News names the best colleges in Georgia, and a Black-owned town may be created as a TV show, were also among the big stories this week.

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Most Expensive ZIP Codes During Pandemic Includes GA Enclave

A study looking at home sales from March 13 to Sept. 7 identified a ZIP code in Georgia among the 125 priciest.

University Of Georgia Bans Tailgating At Home Football Games

University of Georgia officials said fans will not be permitted to tailgate before the four home games UGA will play this season. The coronavirus pandemic also led school officials to limit how many fans will be able to attend games at Sanford this season.

More Migrant Women Say They Didn’t OK Surgery At GA Facility

The Associate Press has found allegations that a Georgia doctor performed surgeries on immigrant woman held at an ICE facility that they never sought or didn't understand.

Woman Walking Dog Dies When Tree Falls On Her

A 71-year-old Snellville woman was one of three Georgians killed in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally when a tree fell on her as she walked her dog.

45 GA Schools Named Among 2021's Best Colleges: U.S. News List

U.S. News & World Report released its 2021 edition of Best U.S. Colleges, a list that includes 45 schools in Georgia.

Here are more headlines from this week:

• GA Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource
• Voter Registration Deadline Oct. 5 For Presidential Election
• Approval Of Kemp's Handling Of Coronavirus Outbreak Plunges: Poll
• Papa John's Announces Plans for New Global Headquarters In ATL
• Black-Owned Town Named Freedom Could Be Reality TV Series
• Amazon To Hire 4,000 Georgians Full- And Part-Time
• Coronavirus Kills Georgia College President, Funeral Wednesday
• Gwinnett DA Porter Sued By Democratic Rival For Libel, Slander
• Zoom Bomber Interrupts Federal Hearing On Georgia Election Plan
• Delta Airlines Hopes To Continue Avoiding Employee Furloughs: CEO
• Acworth Man ID'd As Pilot Of Small Plane That Crashed In Alabama
• Balfour Ethics Investigation Dropped Over Statute Of Limitations
• Georgia State's Becker To Resign After Leading Transformative Change
• Kemp Order Opens Path For Long-Term Care Residents To Host Family, Friends
• Amid Campus COVID Spread, Georgia Colleges To Push For In-Person Classes
• Bottoms Says Atlanta Could Soon Move To Phase 3 Of Reopening Plan

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