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

GA Student's Cayman Islands COVID-19 Sentence Reduced

Skylar Mack's grandmother asked the White House for help reducing the girl's prison sentence for breaking the Cayman's COVID quarantine.

Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium Opens As Mega Voting Center

For the first time, voters can head to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to vote early in the Jan. 5 Senate runoff election.

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How To Have A Very Merry Safe Christmas In Georgia

Public health officials are calling on Americans to stay home this Christmas. If you can't, here are a few tips to enjoy the holiday safely.

Michelle Obama's Org Hosts Drive-In Concert For GA Voter Turnout

When We All Vote, a nonprofit led by Michelle Obama, will host Celebrate Georgia to build voter momentum before the Jan. 5 Senate runoffs.

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GA Sets Another One-Day Record For New Coronavirus Infections

Georgia set a one-day record Tuesday for new COVID-19 infections, with a seven-day moving average above 5,000 for the first time.

Mother Arrested On Murder Charges After Baby Fatally Stabbed

A 20-year-old woman from Tennessee was arrested on felony murder charges Tuesday after her 13-month-old child died earlier this month.

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