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John Lewis, Virtual Learning, Burned Body: News Nearby

Top news includes the death of John Lewis, more schools starting virtually, and a burned body found. How to share news, events on Patch.

Leaders remembered the late Rep. John Lewis of Atlanta for his civil rights activism and courage in pushing for voting rights.
Leaders remembered the late Rep. John Lewis of Atlanta for his civil rights activism and courage in pushing for voting rights. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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

GA High School Football Pushed Back Two Weeks By COVID-19

Though the season is postponed until Sept. 4, the Georgia High School Association said it still plans a full 10-game schedule plus playoffs.

Rep. John Lewis Remembered As Gentle Soul Who Fought Racism

Leaders on the Sunday morning talk shows remembered the late Rep. John Lewis for his civil rights activism and courage.

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GA Democrats Name Nikema Williams To Replace John Lewis On Ballot

Georgia Democrats selected Nikema Williams to replace the late John Lewis on the November ballot. They had one business day to decide.

Burned Body Found Near Gwinnett Place Mall, Police Investigate

Gwinnett Police say they haven't determined yet whether the death was homicide, suicide or accidental.

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Atlanta HBCUs Decide On All Virtual Learning For Fall

Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark University will do remote learning when classes start back in the fall.

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