Flood Watch, Napping Burglar, Cardi B In Politics: 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.

• Prayer Vigil Held For Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis
• Atlanta Drops In Most Bed Bug-Infested City Rankings: Orkin
• Cartersville’s Trevor Lawrence Ready For Another Clemson Title

Flash Flood Watch Issued For North Georgia

Heavy storms this weekend and rain continuing on Monday have promoted the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood watch.

Napping Taco Bell Suspect Identified As Former Employee: Police

Police have identified a suspect in the strange burglary at a Taco Bell where the man cooked some food and took a nap.

Weekend Tornado Confirmed In GA Counties

The National Weather Service says a severe storm over the weekend in two Georgia counties was, in fact, a tornado.

Grady Hospital Says Flooding Repairs Need More Time

Grady Hospital said that repairing damages from a flooding incident won't be completed until October now.

Collapsed Tent At Hotel Sends 3 People To Hospital

Strong winds and a severe thunderstorm warning Saturday caused a tent to collapse at a resort in Atlanta.

Teacher Arrested At Atlanta Airport On Drug Charges

A special education teacher was arrested Friday at the airport on drug charges.

Cardi B Says She Wants To Join Congress As A Politician

Rapper Cardi B shared in a series of tweets that she wants to become a politician. She says she'd need to go back to school first.

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• Man Arrested For Conspiracy To Defraud U.S.
• New Executive Director Of Fulton County Library System Named
• South Forsyth Middle Student Won North GA Water Essay Contest
• Inclusive Playground Opens At Swift-Cantrell Park
• Chattahoochee Nature Center Offering Plenty Of January Events
• GA Man Arrested For Attempted Sex With Teen: Sheriff's Office
• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Promotes 11
• Man Who Touched Girl In Clothing Store Sought By Police
• 18-Year-Old Admitted To New Year's Day Fire: FD
• Master P Announces No Limit Tour Is Hitting Atlanta

Across America

• NJ Sen. Cory Booker Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race
• Census Studied Citizenship Question Even After Losing In Supreme Court
• Lava Gushes From Volcano Near Manila; Tens Of Thousands Flee
• LSU Vs. Clemson National Championship: Updated Odds, Schedule, TV
• Good News In America: Teacher Gives Kidney, Student Finds Planet