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Right-hander Mike Soroka, a Cy Young contender last year who finished second in Rookie of the Year voting, will start as pitcher for the Atlanta Braves.
Right-hander Mike Soroka, a Cy Young contender last year who finished second in Rookie of the Year voting, will start as pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. (Kathy Willens/AP)

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

GA Sets Two COVID-19 Records: 82 Deaths, More Than 4.8 New Cases

The previous record for newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 was 4,689, set on July 18. The previous death record, 81, was set on Wednesday.

DeKalb County Teacher Resigns After Disturbing Social Media Post

"There is no place for racism or abuse in our school district," school district officials said.

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Life Of John Lewis To Be Honored With 6 Days Of Ceremonies

The 'Celebration of Life' ceremonies for the civil rights titan will end with his interment in Atlanta on Thursday, July 30.

Trio Charged With Murdering Half Sisters, Dumping Bodies In Rome

Three men already in the Floyd County Jail were charged with the murders of two women whose bodies were found with bags on their heads.

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