GA Billionaires, School Surveys, New Chicken Eatery: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across the Atlanta metro 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.

• 11 Georgia Billionaires On Forbes List Of Richest Americans 2019
• Video: Policeman Gives Pot Stash Back To Driver
• County Jail Debuts Pups With Purpose Inmate Program

GaDOE: Survey Shows Parent, Teacher Academic Standards Concerns

The Georgia Department of Education is releasing results of the public surveys on the academic standards used in Georgia's K-12 public schools. Both surveys found the top concerns expressed by classroom teachers and parents were the number of standards vs. the time available to teach them, and the current standards not fostering creativity and autonomy in the classroom.

Blue Ribbon Schools: Private School Makes The List

A private school in Roswell earned the honor of being named a National Blue Ribbon school for 2019, the Department of Education announced Sept. 26.

Joella’s Hot Chicken Opens Second Location

Joella's Hot Chicken, a Louisville-based, fast-casual restaurant featuring hot chicken and made-from-scratch sides, opened its second Georgia location on Oct. 2 in the Atlanta metro.

FBI Crime Stats: Where Metro Atlanta Stands

New FBI data shows crime decreased in the United States from 2017 to 2018, with the estimated number of violent crimes nationwide falling 3.9 percent compared to 2017. Here's how the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta area aligned with the nationwide trend.

Atlanta Loves This Dog Breed The Most

The top dog among pet-lovers nationally is not the breed of dog that is most popular in Atlanta. At least, that's according to Rover, an online marketplace for people to buy and sell pet-care services.

Mom Sentenced For Killing 4-Month-Old Son: Police

A mother whose four-month-old son died by asphyxiation has been sentenced to prison.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Schools Surprises Four Teacher Of The Year Finalists
• Sheriff Searching For Suspects In Bus Hit And Run
• ‘Festivals Of Speed’ Races Back To Avalon Sunday
• Pinecrest Student Kate O'Rourke To Release EP Album
• Roswell Celebrates National Arts And Humanities Month
• Collision Kills Austell Motorcycle Driver: Police

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