Dozens Of Kids Rescued; GA Officials Fight Trafficking | Patch PM

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

26 Kids Rescued, 9 Arrests Made In Georgia Sweep: U.S. Marshals

The U.S. Marshals Service rescued 26 children, located 13 missing kids and arrested nine people in GA on trafficking and kidnapping charges.

GA Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource

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Tyler Perry Releases Anti Trafficking PSA With GA First Lady

Tyler Perry and Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp released a PSA, urging others to join the fight against human trafficking.

Metro ATL's Unemployment Rate Drops In July

Atlanta finished the month with more than 2.7 million employed residents, however that is still down by 200,000 when compared to last year.

See Most Expensive Homes For Sale In Metro Atlanta

From a high-end oasis in the city to a French chateau styled house with acres of land, these Atlanta area homes are built to impress.

Cherokee High Schools Closed From Coronavirus Set Reopening Date

Creekview High, Etowah High and Woodstock High will reopen for in-person learning using a hybrid model next month.

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