Chick-fil-A, Shelter Animals, CDC Worker Exposed: 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 the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• GA Coronavirus: GA Cases Rise To 121, New Counties Affected
• GA Schools Offering Meals To Students During Coronavirus Closures
• Kroger's Georgia Stores Hiring, Maintaining Store Hours
• GA Coronavirus: Power, Gas Companies Vow Service Will Continue

GA Coronavirus: ATL Bans Groups Over 50, CDC Employee Has Virus

The Centers for Disease Control confirmed an employee has tested positive for coronavirus. The employee wasn't involved in response efforts.

Chick-Fil-A Closes Dining Rooms To Prevent Coronavirus Risk

Atlanta-based Chick-Fil-A said it has temporarily closed its dining rooms across the country. Drive-thru or take-out service continues.

How Coronavirus Impacts GA Animal Shelters, Adoptions, Supplies

Coronavirus has affected humans by closing workplaces and schools, but Georgia animal shelters are also being impacted by the virus.

GA Coronavirus: ATL Mayor Bans Large Gatherings Of 50 People

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued a state of emergency Sunday night, prohibiting large public gatherings of more than 50 people.

3rd Fulton Schools Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A third Fulton Schools employee has tested positive for coronavirus, the district said Sunday. The district is closed until further notice.

Brookhaven Declares State Of Emergency, Bans In Person Dining

All in-person dining at restaurants and bars in the city of Brookhaven in Atlanta have been banned to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

What's open, closed in metro Atlanta cities:

• DeKalb Government Restricts Public Access Due To Coronavirus
• Alpharetta/Milton: What's Open, Closed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
• Johns Creek: What's Open, Closed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
• Roswell: What's Open, Closed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
• Sandy Springs: What's Open, Closed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
• Canton: What's Open, Closed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
• Woodstock: What's Open, Closed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
• Forsyth County: What's Open, Closed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
• Coronavirus: Here's What's Open And Closed In Atlanta

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• GA Presidential Primary Postponed Over Coronavirus: Officials
• GA Coronavirus: Publix Hours Cut, 66 Cases, Kemp Signs Emergency
• Publix, GA Grocery Store Hours In Flux For Cleaning, Stocking
• Coronavirus: AMC Movie Theatres Practicing 'Social Distancing'
• GA Superintendent Suspends State Testing Amid Coronavirus
• Atlanta Lenox Square Parking Lot Shooting: Arrest Warrant Issued

Across America

• Coronavirus Live U.S. Updates: Stocks Dive, Panic Buying Risks
• The Day America Ran Out Of Toilet Paper: Coronavirus Panic Buys
• U.S. Coronavirus Study: Here's How Many Adults Are At Higher Risk
• Coronavirus Panic Buying Puts Grocery Workers And Shoppers At Risk Of Infection
• On The Front Lines Of Developing A Test For The Coronavirus
• Despite Coronavirus, There IS Good News Across America