Inmate Escape, Pandemic Pups, Fisherman Missing: News Nearby

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.

• ‘Take Care, Douglasville’ Campaign Launched To Promote Mask Use
• Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found In East Cobb
• Opening: New Taco Spot, Yumbii, Opens Friday

GA Drops To Second Highest For Coronavirus Severity: Report

A new report from the White House Coronavirus Task Force shows that Georgia has dropped from the top spot to second for new infections.

Mail-In Voting In Georgia: Deadlines, How To Get A Ballot

Follow these steps on how to properly cast your ballot by mail in Georgia.

Survivalist And Avid Fisherman Missing For Over 2 Weeks: Police

Gwinnett County Police Department said Michael Zielazienski left his home in Duluth on Aug. 7 and has not been seen since.

Atlanta Inmate Escaped, 'Don't Approach' Say Police

A Georgia woman has escaped from an Atlanta facility. Police are searching for her and anyone with information is asked to reach out.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Pandemic Pups: Adopting A Dog Amid COVID-19 In North Fulton
• Pandemic Pups: Adopting A Dog Amid COVID-19 In Forsyth County
• Pandemic Pups: Adopting A Dog Amid COVID-19 In Cherokee County
• Decatur Gets New Black Lives Matter Mural

Across America

• Hurricane Laura Now An 'Extremely Dangerous' Category 4 Storm
• Milwaukee Bucks Boycott Playoff Game Over Jacob Blake Shooting
• 26,000 Coronavirus Cases At U.S. Colleges, New Tracker Shows
• Voting By Mail Is Convenient, But Not Always Secret
• Classes To Begin At Mall Of America After School Destroyed