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Businesses to reopen | Chick-fil-A donates $10M | Murder conviction reversed | Free tests | ATL superintendent | Crash kills cop: Patch PM
There was plenty of news across Georgia on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.
U.S. News 2020 High School Rankings: 2 In Georgia In Top 100
Two Georgia high schools were listed among the top 100 schools in the United States, according to U.S. News.
Details Of Georgia's Controversial Reopening: Coronavirus
Many elected officials questioned Gov. Brian Kemp's decision to open certain businesses Friday, as coronavirus cases increase in Georgia.
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Crash Kills Cop, Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide
A Smyrna police officer was killed when his cruiser and an SUV collided Monday night. The other driver was charged with homicide by vehicle.
Atlanta School Board Names Sole Finalist For Superintendent
Spelman alum Lisa Herring was tapped Tuesday as the lone finalist to be superintendent of Atlanta's public schools.
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Court Reverses Murder Conviction Because Of Dismissed Juror
The Supreme Court of Georgia reversed the murder conviction of Roger Mills because a juror in his trial was improperly dismissed.
Chick-fil-A Donating $11M To Local Communities: Coronavirus
The COVID-19 relief effort includes a $10.8 million fund that will be used for food donations, items to first responders and employees.
Mayor Announces Plans To Get Hair Cut, Work Out On Friday: Report
Mayor Steve Tumlin said on Facebook he would work out and get his hair cut Friday when coronavirus restrictions are relaxed.
Coronavirus cases at local nursing homes:
- Three Care Homes In Grayson, Loganville Report Coronavirus Cases
- Three Care Homes In Alpharetta Report Coronavirus Cases, 1 Death
- Three Care Homes In Roswell Report Coronavirus Cases
- Two Care Homes In Sandy Springs Report Coronavirus Cases, 1 Death
- Two Care Homes In Canton Report Coronavirus Cases, 1 Death
- Five Care Homes In Woodstock Report Coronavirus Cases, Deaths
- Three Care Homes In Cumming Report Coronavirus Cases, Deaths
- Coronavirus: 1 In 4 Infected At Cartersville Nursing Home
- Coronavirus: 12 Infections But No Deaths At Douglasville Facility
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Also Worth A Look Today:
- GA Coronavirus: Deaths Reach 800, Nearly 1,000 New Cases
- When Hair Salons, Dining, Theaters, Churches Will Re-Open In GA
- Free Coronavirus Testing Available In Bartow, But Call First
- Free Coronavirus Testing Available In Paulding, But Call First
- CDC Botched Coronavirus Testing Kits: Report
- GA Coronavirus Update: State May Have Already Reached Peak Deaths
- Eyes Covered, He Can Still Make Pizza For Coronavirus Relief
- GA Coronavirus: 4 Ways To Make Face Masks
- Kroger Now Requiring Employees To Wear Masks: GA Coronavirus
- Alliance Theatre Receives $25K Donation To Make Masks
- Coronavirus: Food Truck Serves Meals For Those In Need
- Update: Accused Shooter Arrested In Murder Of Grayson Man
- Bartow 911 Supervisor Fired, Charged With Computer Crime: Sheriff
Across America
- Senate Approves $480 Billion For New Coronavirus Relief Package
- McDonald's To Give Free Meals To Front-Line Workers Across Nation
- More Deaths, No Benefit From Malaria Drug in VA Virus Study
- 10 Years At Patch With The Hardest Working Team In Local News
- For Meat Plant Workers, Coronavirus Makes A Hard Job Perilous
- Coronavirus Pushes Postal Service’s Finances To The Brink
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