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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.

Teens Temporarily Don't Need To Take Road Test: Coronavirus

Georgia teens will no longer need to take a road test to apply for their driver's license. The road tests have been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to an executive order issued by Gov. Brian Kemp.

Shelter-In-Place, State Of Emergency Orders Updated By Kemp

Gov. Brian Kemp updated Georgia's shelter-in-place orders, which are to expire at midnight Thursday, and the coronavirus state of emergency.

Experimental Drug Tested At Emory Could Fight Against Coronavirus

Emory University is leading a clinical trial that's searching for ways to speed up recovery time against the coronavirus.

Macy's Plans To Reopen GA Stores Monday, All Stores In 6 Weeks

Macy's says that it plans to reopen 68 stores on Monday in Georgia and South Carolina. The rest will reopen in six weeks.

GA Coronavirus: Airlines Want To Ax Flights To Hartsfield Jackson

Delta, JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines on Tuesday asked for approval to suspend flights to more than two dozen U.S. airports.

ATL Costco Shoppers Will Be Required To Wear Mask Starting May 4

Costco announced that shoppers will need to wear a mask or face covering to shop at its warehouse locations.

Model Projects 23K Georgia Deaths If Coronavirus Limits End In 4 Weeks

Georgians may pay a huge price if coronavirus restrictions end too soon, according to an online simulator co-developed at Georgia Tech.

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• Pen Pals Program Launched To Keep Fulton Seniors Connected
• UGA, University System Plans For Fall Semester: Coronavirus
• GA Offers Mask Decontaminate System, Up To 80K Daily: Coronavirus
• Atlanta Has The Most Coronavirus Cases: Report
• Johns Creek Police Search For Wall That Heals Vandalism Suspects
• Metro ATL Stretch Studio Will Remain Closed Another 2 Weeks
• Alpharetta Rotary Hosting Digital Derby Fundraiser For Nonprofits
• Pop-Up Food Pantry To Collect Food For North Fulton Families
• Student Leadership Johns Creek Hosts Virtual Graduation

• North GA To Use $6.8M Of CARES Act Funding For Students
• Douglasville Police: Distracted Driving Caused Fatal Crash
• GA Coronavirus Update: Deaths Reach 1,100, Cases Top 26K
• Third Of Residents At Two Nursing Homes Infected: Coronavirus
• No Resident Deaths Or Positives At Dacula Care Home: Coronavirus

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