Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Metro ATL | Patch PM

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.

Rabid Raccoon Attacks Dog: Officials

The dog is confined and currently under a 45-day quarantine period.

ACLU Urges Water Testing At County Jail

"A failure to remedy this alleged water contamination exposes the sheriff's office to liability under the U.S. Constitution," the ACLU said.

DNA Helps Solve 1999 Serial-Rapist Case

The suspect, Lorinzo Novoa Williams, 48, matched the DNA profile from the 1999 rape kits, according to the DA's Office.

Water Restored At Georgia Aquarium; Atlanta Hotel, Repairs Cont.

Water at the Georgia Aquarium and an Atlanta hotel were temporarily shut off Thursday morning due to a leak, city officials said.

Fire Shuts Down Buford Highway Near I-85, Lanes Reopen

A fire started on the Buford Spring Connector underneath the I-85 bridge led crews to close lanes while they extinguished it on Thursday.

GA Retail Apocalypse: Another Retailer Closing All Stores

Another national chain said this week it plans to close every store, including Georgia shops, as retail sales continue to struggle for some companies.

Georgia State Trooper Involved In Shooting; GBI Investigates

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a Georgia State Trooper involved shooting that happened Thursday in Atlanta.

Restaurant Inspections:

• McDonald's, Sunrise Detox Cafe: What Alpharetta Inspections Found
• Alessio's, Thai House, Krystal: What Roswell Inspections Found
• Boston Market, Boruboru: What Sandy Springs Inspections Found
• El Porton Of Midway Fails Recent Health Inspection
• 7 Tequilas, The Lodge: What Cherokee County Inspections Found

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Emergency Lane Closure Near Centennial Olympic Park
• New 'Row House' Fitness Studio Opens
• 'Gritters Knitters' And Crochet Club Open For All
• Input On Public Parks Needed From Residents
• 2 Free Atlanta Events To Learn About Colleges And Scholarships
• County Employee Retires After 41 Years Of Service
• County Approves Contract To Purchase, Refurbish Ambulances
• Fire Destroys Home, Family Of Five Displaced
• City Names New Police Chief
• Man Sentenced For Armed Robbery Of Teens
• Experts To Discuss Global Politics At Library
• City Council Members Take Oath Of Office
• CSX Closes Railroad Crossing For Repair
• Roswell To Break Ground On Ga. 9/Oxbo Road Intersection
• Sandy Springs Daddy Daughter Dance Moves To City Springs
• State Of Cherokee County Set For Wednesday
• Cartersville's Newest Fire Station Officially Now Open

Across America

• Jim Lehrer, 'PBS NewsHour' Anchor And Co-Founder, Dies At 85
• Australian Wildfires: 3 Americans Die In Air Tanker Crash
• What Is A Novel Coronavirus? Health Officials Explain
• Trump Breaks Presidential Record For Most Tweets In One Day
• Clean Water Protection: Mayflies Are Canaries Of Streams, Rivers