Violent Fourth Of July Leads To GA State Of Emergency | Patch PM

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.

Gov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency, Authorizes GA Troops

Gov. Brian Kemp responded to the increase of violence in Atlanta by activating the National Guard.

Atlanta Mayor Tests Positive For COVID 19

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms shared on Twitter that she had no symptoms and tested positive for the coronavirus.

Girl, 8, Shot And Killed In Atlanta, Enough Is Enough Says Mayor

Secoriea Turner, 8, was killed while riding in a car with her mother. The shooting happened by the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks died.

Braves’ Markakis Talks To Freeman, Decides To Sit Out Season

Outfielder Nick Markakis is the second Atlanta Brave so far to opt out of an MLB season shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey: Georgia Schools Can’t Safely Reopen Say Half Of Readers

Georgia readers have mixed opinions on school reopening scenarios and requiring face masks for children, according to our informal survey.

Dragon Con Moves To Free, Virtual Convention During Labor Day

Atlanta's science fiction convention, Dragon Con, will be held virtually this year due to coronavirus concerns, organizers announced Monday.

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• Gov. Kemp Calls Atlanta's Violent Weekend Unacceptable; Girl Dies
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