GA Band Featured In Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | Patch PM

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.

Georgia Marching Band Set To Play In Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

A local band will represent Georgia in the 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Georgia DOT's Suspending Lane Closures Thanksgiving Weekend

Georgia DOT will suspend construction-related lane closures on heavily traveled interstate highways and state routes.

Casting Is Open For The Real Housewives of Atlanta

The Producers of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" are now casting for the hit Bravo docu-series.

University Basketball Player Accused Of Murder: Police

A basketball player at a Georgia university was charged in connection to the death of a man found shot to death outside an Atlanta apartment complex.

Sheriff Sgt. Awarded For Issuing Over 1,000 Citations

The sheriff's office said he issued over 1,000 citation for a combination of impaired driving and speeding offenses.

What's open, closed on Thanksgiving

• What's Open, Closed On Thanksgiving In Alpharetta, Milton
• What's Open, Closed On Thanksgiving In Johns Creek
• What's Open, Closed On Thanksgiving In Roswell
• What's Open, Closed On Thanksgiving In Sandy Springs
• What's Open, Closed On Thanksgiving In Kennesaw
• What's Open, Closed On Thanksgiving In Cumming
• What's Open, Closed On Thanksgiving In Woodstock
• What's Open, Closed On Thanksgiving In Canton

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