GA Coronavirus: Starbucks, School Rumors, Empty Shelves: Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Coronavirus Task Force Implemented By School District

The task force will provide guidance on school attendance, school cleaning, student enrollment, travel and re-entry, and facility rental.

County Animal Services Dept. Receives $40K Donation

The donation will be used to purchase an x-ray machine, county officials said.

$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In GA

A winning ticket worth $1 million from the Georgia Lottery's $100 Million Dollar Cash Bonanza scratcher was sold this week.

Starbucks Takes Steps To Avoid Coronavirus Spread

Starbucks announced Wednesday that the company will temporarily stop using reusable cups as a health precaution for Coronavirus.

'American Ninja Warrior Junior' Featuring Preteen

A 12-year-old from Georgia is competing in the second season on "American Ninja Warrior Junior" on Saturday.

ATL Rapper Lil Baby Announces New $150K 'My Turn' Scholarship

Atlanta rapper Lil Baby visited his old high school to share news about his new scholarship fund, "My Turn."

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• Why Spring Is Coming Early To Douglasville In 2020
• Why Spring Is Coming Early To Cartersville In 2020
• Why Spring Is Coming Early To Dallas-Hiram In 2020
• Why Spring Is Coming Early To East Cobb In 2020
• Why Spring Is Coming Early To Gwinnett County In 2020

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Hillary Clinton And Daughter Chelsea To Visit Atlanta: Book Tour
• Driver Charged In Fatal Car Crash
• Fallen Utility Pole Kills Atlanta Woman: Authorities
• Parts Of U.S. Hwy. 41 To Be Resurfaced
• New Mayor Takes Office
• Bird Habitat Restoration Receives Grant For Greenway
• Fire Officials: Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries

Across America

• Coronavirus Update In United States: Thursday, March 5
• Coronavirus Creating Uncertainty In The Build-Up To March Madness
• First Day Of Spring: No One Alive Has Seen Equinox This Early
• Beware America: Rahm's Long Con Could Get Him Back To White House
• During A Pandemic, States’ Patchwork Of Crisis Strategies Could Mean Uneven Care
• Stocks Soar On Biden Wins, Aggresive Coronavirus Plans