Scorpion On Plane, Tampon Tax, Clemson QB From GA: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Monday. 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.

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Scorpion Bites Woman On Flight To Atlanta: United

A woman was stung by a scorpion on a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Atlanta, according to multiple reports. The incident, which occurred Thursday, began when the woman on United Flight 1554 said she felt a stinging sensation on her leg.

Oust Michael Vick As Pro Bowl Captain: 450K Signatures

A petition to revoke former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick's status as an honorary captain at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl has gathered hundreds of thousands of signatures.

Tampon Tax Protest Demand Georgia Drop Fee

The Tampon Tax Protest visited Atlanta and Douglasville to encourage more people to fight the "unconstitutional" sales tax in Georgia.

Clemson Quarterback Shines Light On Hometown Of Cartersville

Like most small towns in Georgia, SEC football reigns. The Georgia Bulldogs are arguably the favorites. But there's a soft spot in this small town for ACC Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, a Cartersville High School graduate.

Firefighters Awarded For Saving Nervous Dog

Two Cherokee firefighters were recognized Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Canton City Council meeting for saving a dog during a Nov. 8 fire in the River Green subdivision in Canton.

Special Needs Teacher Charged With Cruelty To Children

A special needs teacher has been charged with one count of cruelty to children in the second degree, a felony. The school teacher has been accused of making a 5-year-old student sit in his waste for nearly two hours in an attempt to "prove a point" about using the restroom.

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