10 Deaths, Pet Contest, Tyler Perry, Malls Closing: 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 the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• GA Coronavirus: 10 Deaths, 287 Cases; Emergency Ordinances Set
• GA Coronavirus: 'Prioritize Tests For Most Vulnerable'
• Georgia's Zac Brown Lets Go Of Crew, Gets Emotional In Video

Tyler Perry Holds Off Production Due To Coronavirus Risk In GA

Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios has halted all production for original programming due to the risk of coronavirus.

Gwinnett Schools Gave Out Over 72K Meals This Week

School officials say they've delivered or handed out over 72,000 meals to children in the county since Monday amid the coronavirus closures.

GA Coronavirus: 7 Malls, Outlets To Close Temporarily

The malls and shopping outlets managed by Simon Property Group will temporarily close Wednesday night.

GA Senator Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Lt. Gov. Isolates

A GA senator who was at the Capitol on Monday tested positive for coronavirus; officials including the Lt. Gov. are now in self-quarantine.

Atlanta Humane Hosting 'Cutest Self-Quarantined Pet' Contest

Prizes include some of the most highly sought after coronavirus essentials, including toilet paper, sanitizer and Netflix subscriptions.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Bartow Schools Deliver Food Through March 31
• Coronavirus: Alpharetta, Milton Adopt Emergency Ordinance
• Coronavirus: Johns Creek Council Adopts Emergency Ordinance
• Coronavirus: Sandy Springs Issues State Of Emergency
• Coronavirus: Roswell Adopts Emergency Operations Ordinance
• Coronavirus: Forsyth County Declares State Of Emergency

Across America

• Coronavirus Live U.S. Updates: Trump Pushes Treatment; Jobs Lost
• Tulsi Gabbard Ends 2020 Presidential Bid, Throws Support To Biden
• Coronavirus: Mayor Lightfoot Orders Sick Chicagoans To Stay Home
• Family Of 4 Could Get $3K Under Virus Relief Plan
• Coronavirus Pains America's Workers: Jobless Claims Surge By 70K
• Making Risk-Based Decisions In The Coronavirus Era