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

Delta Employee Makes Elmo Mask For Passenger With Special Needs

A Delta employee wanted to help a passenger with special needs feel comfortable flying. She made him an Elmo face mask.

GA Ends Record-Setting Weekend With 2200 More Coronavirus Cases

For the past week, Georgia has recorded at least 1,000 new daily cases, with 2,207 new cases confirmed Monday.

State Farm Arena Will Turn Into 2020 Election Voting Location

Fulton County and Atlanta Hawks are turning State Farm Arena into a voting precinct for the August Runoff and November's General Elections.

Thieves Steal Animal Rescue Van, Fundraiser Started

The van used by Furkids Animal Rescue was stolen Saturday at its Johns Creek thrift store. Insurance won't cover the $15,000 to replace it.

Jazz Musician, Freddy Cole, Brother Of Nat King Cole Dies At 88

The jazz great Freddy Cole, an Atlanta resident, died Saturday, according his manager.

Public Hearing Set For Renaming Streets With Possible KKK Tie

The Sandy Springs City Council hopes to change the names of Lake Forrest Drive and Forrest Lake Drive, removing one "r" in the word Forrest.

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• 18 Year Old Shot, Killed In Midtown After Selling Water: Police
• Henderson Mill In DeKalb Receives New School Art Award
• Labelle Elementary School In Marietta Gets New School Art Award
• GA Department Of Education Seeks Input On Testing Waiver
• Milton Urges Public To Be Safe, Courteous As July 4 Approaches
• Stars And Stripes Around Roswell Begins To Celebrate July 4
• Tyler Perry Gifts Atlanta Nonprofit Founder With New Car
• Atlanta Mayor Issues 3 Orders From 'Use of Force' Council Report
• Cobb School Board Split On Resolution Against Racism

• Cobb County Carjacking Suspect Dead After Chase, Shootout
• Forsyth County Breaks Ground On New Dog Park
• Forsyth County Waives Pet Adoption Fees In 'Summer Of Love'
• Marbut Principal, Teachers Take On Student Garden During Pandemic
• Solicitor Urges Gwinnett County To Move Confederate Monument
• Chuck E. Cheese, With 15 GA Locations, Files For Bankruptcy

Across America

• Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Clinic Law
• Governments Backtracking As Confirmed Virus Cases Surge
• Netflix Series To Dramatize Kaepernick's Path To Activism
• Businesses Weigh Reopening Or Closing Again As Cases Rise
• Confederate Symbol Removed From The Last State Flag In America