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Women from Paideia High School protest against recently passed abortion bills in Atlanta on May 21.
Women from Paideia High School protest against recently passed abortion bills in Atlanta on May 21. (Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)

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

Disney: Not Practical To Film In GA If Heartbeat Bill Implemented

Disney is the latest entertainment company to take a stance in the film industry's protest against Georgia's newly signed abortion bill, which has had many celebrities calling for statewide boycotts.

Investment Firm To Bring 500 New Jobs To Atlanta

Invesco, an Atlanta investment firm, will bring 500 jobs to the city as it expands its global headquarters, Gov. Brian Kemp said Thursday. To accommodate the new employees, Invesco also will invest $70 million in moving to a new global headquarters building in Midtown

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Man Mauled By Support Dog On Flight, Sues Delta Air Lines

An Atlanta man who was mauled by an emotional support dog has filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines and the dog's owner for negligence, claiming the dog wasn't correctly vetted before being allowed on the plane.

Police Procession Honors Fallen K-9 Officer

The Gwinnett County Police Honor Guard conducted a Line of Duty Death Funeral for their fallen brother, K-9 Eli, today, to thank and honor him for the services he provided to the Gwinnett County Police Department

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Braves, SunTrust Park To Host All-Star Game In 2021

The Atlanta Braves and SunTrust Park stepped up to the plate to host the 2021 All-Star Game, which was announced Wednesday night.

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