Total Solar Eclipse Leaves GA Schools In The Dark | Patch PM

The coming total eclipse will change what time school systems let kids leave and has campsites in state parks filling up; and 30 Georgia water systems have pollutants in their water, according to a new report. Plus, pink slime and raw eggs improperly stored were found in the latest restaurant inspections. Here are the top local news stories worth reading and talking about on Wednesday, July 26, as pulled from our Georgia Patch sites.

30 Georgia Water Systems Have Harmful Pollutants In Drinking Water, New Study Says

A report released Wednesday found harmful contaminants in the Georgia water supply that can cause cancer, developmental issues in children, problems in pregnancy and other serious health conditions. Ten harmful contaminants were found in the water supplies in 30 Georgia towns or water utilities.

Total Solar Eclipse: Georgia Campsites, Cabins Near Path Sell Out

Georgia’s State Parks are gearing up for the biggest stellar show that most of us will ever see. For the first time in nearly 100 years, a total solar eclipse will make its way across nearly the entire United States.

Plus both good and bad reports out of area restaurant inspections:

• Restaurant Inspections: Pink Slime, Raw Eggs Stored Above Cooked Chili
• Restaurant Inspections: Tarascos Scores 100 On Follow-Up
• Douglas County Restaurant Inspections: Atlantic Buffet, Blue Agave Mexican, Hog Wild BBQ
• Paulding County Restaurant Inspections: Mellow Mushroom, Bojangles, Waffle House
• Forsyth County Restaurant Inspections: Huddle House, Steak N Shake, Kitani Sushi, Zaxby's
• Gwinnett County Restaurant Inspections: Epicurean, Checkers, Sweet Baby Jane's, O'Charley's

More Georgia headlines:

• Marietta Police Chief Dan Flynn Named Chief of the Year
• GBI Can't Find Woman Beaten By DeKalb Police Officer
• Roof Of Mercedes Benz Stadium Won't Be Ready By Falcons Opener
• Funeral For Student Killed In Wyoming Rafting Accident Set For Aug. 4
• New ABC Show Filming In Loganville
• Cobb Schools Will Delay Students' Release During Eclipse
• Forsyth Schools To Delay Release For Eclipse
• Paulding Schools To Delay Release For Eclipse

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