Publix Stores, Atlanta Mayor Order Masks; Kemp Rejects | 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.

Face Mask Mandates Struck Down By Kemp, Leaders Furious

"It's officially official. Governor Kemp does not give a damn about us," tweeted the mayor of Savannah, where face masks are required.

Atlanta's Mask Mandate Is 'Enforceable' Says Mayor Lance Bottoms

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms defended her city's mandate Thursday, responding to the governor's recent ban of municipal mask mandates.

Tyler Perry Gives $50 Gift Cards To Atlanta Police To Distribute

Atlanta police passed out a thousand $50 Kroger gift cards in the community, which were donated by Tyler Perry.

Publix To Require Face Masks In All Stores

Beginning Tuesday, customers will be required to wear face coverings over their noses and mouths while inside all Publix stores.

New COVID-19 Cases In GA Nearly 4K For Second Straight Day

Thursday's numbers from Georgia's health department mark the eighth day the state has reported more than 3,000 new cases of COVID-19.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Fulton Schools Make Decision Regarding Beginning Of School Year
• DeKalb Schools Delays Start Date, Releases Tentative Calendar
• Cobb County Schools Will Start The Year With Remote Learning
• Marietta Woman Dies In Tractor-Trailer Alabama Crash
• 1 Dead Near Stone Mountain Park: DeKalb County
• Man Accused Of Killing Smyrna Man, Shoots Himself In The Face
• Wear A Mask In Walmart Or Face Consequences: Gwinnett County
• Man Dies In Gwinnett Police Custody, Authorities Investigate
• Cherokee Schools Employee Died From Coronavirus: District
• Want To Protest? Get A Permit: Lawrenceville Police
• Atlanta Suspect In 8 Year Old Secoriea's Death Will Turn Himself In
• Marietta Museum of History Offering Themed Activities In July
• Gwinnett Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide For Atlanta Crash

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