Teen Expelled For Racist TikTok Video Pleads Her Case | Patch PM

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

Teen Who Posted Racist TikTok Pleads For People To Stop Sharing

Two Georgia teens were expelled for posting a racist TikTok video on the "making" of a black person. Now one pleads for it to go away.

Trump: Kemp ‘Knows What He Is Doing’ On GA Coronavirus Reopening

President Trump said Tuesday that Gov. Kemp is a "very capable man" who "knows what he is doing" regarding his reopening plan for Georgia.

Publix Sets Special Hours For First Responders, More

Publix has set designated shopping hours for first responders and hospital staff in Atlanta during the coronavirus pandemic.

Reopening Guidelines Released For Salons, Spas: GA Coronavirus

The guidelines for salons and spas to reopen on Friday in Georgia have been released, including increased sanitation requirements.

Some Cobb Parks, Trails Will Reopen Saturday

Cobb County announced that some of its parks and trails will reopen to the public this Saturday. Social distancing will still be required.

Atlanta Drive In Theater Is Open: GA Coronavirus

Movie theaters are still closed, but Atlanta's drive-in theater is open for guests.

Free McDonald's:

• McDonald’s Gives Free Meals To Front-Line Workers In Alpharetta
• McDonald’s Gives Free Meals To Front-Line Workers In Johns Creek
• McDonald’s To Give Free Meals To Front-Line Workers In Roswell
• McDonald’s To Give Free Meals To Front-Line Workers In Cumming
• McDonald’s To Give Free Meals To Front-Line Workers In Canton
• McDonald’s To Give Free Meals To Front-Line Workers In Woodstock
• McDonald’s To Give Free Meals To Front-Line Workers In Dacula
• McDonald’s: Free Meals To Front-Line Workers In Douglasville
• McDonald’s: Free Meals To Front-Line Workers In Dallas, Hiram
• McDonald’s Gives Free Meals To Front-Line Workers In Cartersville
• McDonald’s: Free Meals To Loganville, Grayson Front-Line Workers

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Coronavirus: County Health Department Tests At Duluth Arena
• Douglas Board Of Commissioners Approves Coronavirus Hazard Pay
• Dacula Company Makes ‘Liberty Pod’ ICUs To Fight Coronavirus
• $200K Worth Of Puppies Taken From GA Pet Stores
• Brookhaven Mayor Skeptical Of Businesses Reopening: Coronavirus

Across America

• U.S. Coronavirus: Senate Passes Deal; Trump Halts Green Cards
• Blood Clots Are Killing Coronavirus Patients: The Question Is Why
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• Is Domestic Violence Rising During Shutdown? A Look At The Data
• Tyson Foods Idles Its Largest Pork Plant After Iowa Outbreak