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ICU Beds Near Full, Recount By Hand, Graduation Rate: News Nearby
Top news includes ICU beds nearly full, recount of ballots by hand and a rising graduation rate. How to share news, events on Patch.
There was plenty of news across Georgia on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.
- Record-Breaking 47 Lbs. Of Opioids Collected By Cartersville Med
- GA Coronavirus: Number Of ICU Beds In Use Almost 84 Percent
Westlake High School Principal, Wife Drown In Puerto Rico
Westlake High School Principal Jamar Robinson and his wife AnnMari died after they drowned during a trip to Puerto Rico.
GA Election: Statewide Recount By Hand Of Presidential Votes
Georgia's secretary of state said Wednesday that a recount by hand will occur statewide for last week's presidential race.
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Georgia Graduation Rate Increases Again To 83.8 Percent
Georgia's graduation rate has increased by 14.1 percentage points since 2012, with steady increases each year.
Tropical Storm Eta To Bring Flooding, Thunderstorms To Georgia
Tropical moisture will continue to increase Wednesday in Georgia, leading to periods of showers and isolated thunderstorms.
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- On World Kindness Day, Close The Meal Gap In Fulton County
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- On World Kindness Day, Close The Meal Gap In Cherokee County
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Also Worth A Look Today:
- Macy's Atlanta Great Tree Lighting Returns As Invite-Only Event
- 35th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting To Offer Virtual Viewing
- Gwinnett Elections Board Proposes 16 Days Early Voting For Runoff
- Gwinnett Teacher Of The Year Finalists Named For 2020-2021
- DeKalb County To Hold Special Meeting To Certify Election
- Atlanta Public Schools Release Latest COVID-19 Data
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