Blue Moon, Teen Sextortion, COVID-19 Mandates: News Nearby

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.

• Man Fatally Shot At Alpharetta Apartment Complex: Police
• COVID-19 State Of Emergency Declared In Cobb County

Metro Atlanta Home Prices See Sharp Yearly Increase

A new report released by Redfin shows while the housing market is becoming less competitive, prices remain high and home sales are dropping.

Hundreds Protest Cobb Schools Mask Policy, On Both Sides

Protesters rallied outside a Cobb Schools board meeting Thursday, some in favor of optional masks and some pushing for a mandate.

Sextortion Of 9 Teenage Boys Lands Atlanta Man In Prison: FBI

An Atlanta man was sentenced to 24 years in prison for cyberstalking, enticing a minor for prostitution and child pornography production.

Mask, Vaccine, Distance Mandates Nixed By Gov. Kemp

Gov. Brian Kemp announced a new executive order on Thursday that essentially bans local governments from forcing many COVID-19 precautions.

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Across America

• Unruly, Maskless Flyers Face Thousands Of Dollars In Fines: FAA
• ‘I Can’t Watch Them Die’: Doctor Won’t See Unvaccinated Patients
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