Local Heroes, High School Football Delay, WOW Houses: News Nearby

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

• Garrett Rolfe's Stepmother Fired Same Day He Turned Himself In
• Marietta, Metro Atlanta Grads Win Georgia Pacific Scholarship

Roswell Fire Chief 'Fighting For His Life' Against Coronavirus

Roswell Fire Chief Ricky Burnette is in the ICU on a ventilator after getting coronavirus, according to previous Fire Chief Ricky Spencer.

Fulton Schools Delaying Sports Competitions Until Mid-September

Fulton Schools Athletic Director Steven Craft announced Thursday the district will delay all fall sports competitions until Sept. 14.

Paraprofessional Saves Choking Student At Bascomb Elementary

Bascomb Elementary School paraprofessional Shawn Lisle saved a choking student during lunchtime on Tuesday.

White House: GA Coronavirus Outbreak Looms Without Restrictions

A report by the White House Coronavirus Task Force says Georgia may have more widespread cases if restrictions aren't enacted.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Chicken Salad Chick Opening Tuesday In Johns Creek
• Prosecutor Calls For High Court To Reject Officers' Immunity From 2017 Death
• Alpharetta AMC Theatre Reopening Date Announced
• Canton AMC Theatre Reopening Date Announced
• Forsyth AMC Theatre Reopening Date Announced
• Just Listed: 3 Bedroom Marietta House Under $200k
• Just Listed: 4 Bedroom Smyrna House In $300ks
• Just Listed: 4 Bedroom Decatur Home Is Completely Renovated
• Must See: 8 Bedroom Atlanta House Has A Pool And Theater
• Must See: 6 Bedroom Buckhead House Is Custom Made
• Take A Look: 8 Bedroom Midtown House Located Near Piedmont Park
• $899K Buys Custom Cartersville Home With Lake Allatoona Views
• $520K For 2-Story Foyer, Upstairs Loft, Library/Office In Dacula
• $425K For House On 7 Acres With Barn, Pond In Loganville

Across America

• One-Third Of Americans Won't Get Vaccine; Trump, Biden Trade Jabs
• Mail Voting Delays Possible In 46 U.S. States, D.C.: Report
• FBI Denver Office: 'Double Dipper' Bandit Has Now Robbed 6 Banks
• U.S. Retail Sales At Pre-Virus Levels, But Slowdown Likely
• 100,000 U.S. Children Test Positive For Coronavirus