School Named For Confederate General Focus Of Petitions: Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Online Petition Demands Wheeler High School Keep Its Name

The new petition comes two months after another petition argued that Wheeler — named for a Confederate general — should change its name.

GA Coronavirus: State Trumpets ‘Good Numbers’ On DPH Website

A news release posted Monday to Georgia's health-department website pointed out how case numbers have dropped from a peak in late July.

First Human West Nile Virus Case in 2020 Found In Decatur

The DeKalb County Board of Health has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus infection in the county for the year.

Mercedes Benz USA Donates Backpacks To Atlanta Public Schools

Mercedes-Benz USA donated backpacks before the first day of school Monday.

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