New GA Laws, Tip Pays For Tuition, Smoking Ban: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Thursday. 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.

• Judge Dies After Being Hit By Car
• Georgia Chain Stores That Closed Their Doors In 2019
• Police Release Sketch Of Attempted Kidnapping Suspect

Smoking, Vaping Ban Now In Effect In Atlanta, Hartfield-Jackson

A citywide ban on smoking and vaping inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, city facilities, workplaces and other specified public places went into effect Thursday.

Uber Driver Earns College Degree Thanks To Passenger's Generosity

Latonya Young was "blown away" after receiving the call from Georgia State University telling her she could register for classes again.

Flood Watch Issued In Northwest GA, Light Snow Flurries Possible

A flood watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday for portions of northwest Georgia, and flurries possible Saturday night.

REAL ID Deadline For GA Residents In 2020: What To Know

Georgia residents who haven't already made the switch to REAL IDs will need to by October 2020. Here's what to know.

8 New Georgia Laws In 2020 That Could Impact Your Life

The new year brings new laws to Georgia, including eight that go into effect Jan. 1, including an update on the Heartbeat Bill.

Whole Foods Employee Found Dead In Bathroom: Police

Police said a 31-year-old employee of Whole Foods was found dead in an employee bathroom on Monday.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Andretti Closed Roswell Doors Jan. 1; Relocating To Buford
• Woman Who Set Apartments On Fire Gets Prison
• Try These Easy To Make Holiday-Inspired Drinks At Home
• Suspect Loose After Gas Station Shooting, 2 Killed
• Fallen Tree Kills Woman In 70s, Firefighters Say
• Fired Employee Settles Lawsuit With Embattled Coroner
• Attempted Bank Robber Arrested By Police
• Man Arrested When K9 Finds Him After He Ran From Police
• County Fire To Celebrate New Fire Station With Open House
• Tractor-Trailer Crashes At Gas Station; 10 Cars Damaged
• Driver Crashes Car Off I-85 Bridge, Thought Police Were After Him
• Scorpion In Pants, PETA Vs. UGA, Bear Video: Top Animal News 2019

Across America

• Ex-NBA Commissioner David Stern Dies After Brain Hemorrhage
• Minimum Wage Workers Across America Get Pay Bump In 2020
• Anti-Semitism Grows In Jewish Communities In NYC Suburbs
• Poll: White Evangelicals Distinct On Abortion, LGBT Policy
• How A Preventable Disaster Killed 6 Marines