Grandma, Teachers Spread Joy With Chalk Messages | Patch PM

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.

Teacher Cuts Through Coronavirus With Messages On Kids’ Driveways

A Loganville teacher couldn't be with her kids because of the coronavirus. Instead, she sent them messages in chalk on their driveways.

Grandmother Uplifts Community With Chalk Drawings

Kathy Wood is bringing smiles to the faces of neighbors near and far with her creative chalk drawings.

Man Charged After Claiming To Have Coronavirus At Jail

A man has been arrested after falsely claiming he had the new coronavirus while he was being booked into Cobb County jail earlier this week.

Firefighters Stage Impromptu Parade For Hospital: Coronavirus

County firefighters and paramedics staged an impromptu parade Wednesday for coronavirus healthcare workers at WellStar Douglas Hospital.

APS Closes Two Food Sites After Volunteers' Coronavirus Diagnosis

Atlanta Public Schools has closed two food distribution sites after four employees who volunteered at the sites tested positive for COVID-19.

GA Superintendent: 'Focus On Compassion Over Compliance'

State Superintendent Richard Woods said Friday that the department of education has focused on providing flexibility from mandates.

GA Coronavirus Update: 17K People Test Positive, 650 Deaths

As of Friday at noon, 650 people have died in Georgia from coronavirus, and more than 17,000 people have tested positive.

Lyft Pilot Program Delivers Food, Supplies To Those In Need

Lyft is offering to help government agencies and healthcare organizations transport essential items to those in need.

Wild Heaven Beer Offering Coronavirus-Inspired Brews

Wild Heaven Beer has debuted two new brews inspired by the coronavirus: Fauci Spring and Don't Stand So Close to Me.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• DeKalb County Coronavirus Update: 117 New Cases
• Cobb County Coronavirus Update: 102 New Cases
• Man Suspected Of Robbing Loganville Walgreens Arrested In Monroe
• DeKalb County Police Searching For Suspect Who Shot At Police
• GA Superintendent: 'Focus On Compassion Over Compliance'
• GA Coronavirus Update: 17K People Test Positive, 650 Deaths
• Victims From Grayson, Lawrenceville IDed in Double Homicide
• UGA Announces New Spring 2020 Graduation Dates: Coronavirus
• Cherokee Coronavirus Update: 266 Cases, 8 Deaths; School Update
• North Fulton Coronavirus: 2025 Cases, 73 Deaths; Schools Update
• Forsyth Coronavirus Update: 184 Cases, 6 Deaths; School Update
• Schools Delay Accepting Out Of District Students, Kindergarteners
• 'Together4FOCO' Focuses On Forsyth County's Economic Recovery
• Cisco Donates 330K N-95 Masks To Georgia: Coronavirus
• Southeastern Restoration Donates Gloves To Cherokee Fire
• Paulding Chamber Makes Face Shields For Hospital: Coronavirus

Across America

• U.S. Coronavirus Blog: Long Food Lines; Trump Eggs On Protesters
• Don't Buy Gov's Coronavirus Test Promises Until Swab Goes Up Nose
• Messy Divorces: Coronavirus Splits Brides From Dream Weddings
• Homeschooling ‘Stressful And Painful’? This Teacher Says It’s OK To Blow It Off, Sometimes
• Small Business Lending Program On Hold After Reaching Limit