Restaurant Scores, Volcano Victim, Troopers Fired: 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.

• Inmates To Organize Books For Literary Program
• Accused Killer Of Delta Worker Shot Second Person: Police
• Art On The Atlanta BeltLine To Receive $20K Grant

Georgia Earns 'F' For Tobacco Policies: New Report

According to the American Lung Association, Georgia received 4 F's and 1 D grade—all failing grades.

30 Georgia Troopers Dismissed Following Cheating Scandal

"It's a punch in the gut," Georgia Department of Public Safety Commissioner Col. Mark W. McDonough said during a news conference.

Rep. Doug Collins To Challenge Kelly Loeffler In GA Senate Bid

U.S. Rep. Doug Collins announced Wednesday morning on Fox News that he plans to run for the Georgia Senate seat held by Kelly Loeffler.

77-Year-Old Punched In Face At Kroger: Police

Police are looking for the person who they say punched a 77-year-old man in the face as he walked into a grocery store.

PHOTOS: Woman Gets Stuck In SUV That Falls Off Parking Deck

Firefighters were called to rescue a woman whose SUV fell off a parking deck. The vehicle crashed into a wall.

Atlanta Man Dies From Burns In New Zealand Volcano Eruption

An Atlanta man hospitalized with burns in New Zealand after a volcano eruption died from treatment complications.

Health inspections:

• Paulding County Food Inspections: Subway, Dunkin Donuts, Etc.
• Douglas County Inspections: Marco's Pizza, Just Like Mama's, Etc.
• Happy Belly Kitchen Fails Recent Health Inspection
• Panda Express, Tin Drum: What Sandy Springs Inspections Found
• Gyro City Grill, McAliter Deli, Rasa Sayang: Roswell Inspections
• Johns Creek Restaurant Inspections: Divine Coffee, Romeo's Pizza
• Andy's, Chuck E Cheese, Jason's Deli: Alpharetta Inspections
• Casey's Home Cooking In Canton Fails Recent Health Inspection

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Students Participate In Public Art Exhibit
• Library Branch In Gwinnett County To Temporarily Close
• County Dollar Store Ban Gets Extended
• I-75 Crash, Injures 1, Sends Child To Hospital
• Atlanta Attorney Faces Trafficking Charges
• Residents Have Opportunity To Have Dinner With Mayor
• City To Begin Automated Enforcement Of School Zones Feb. 3
• Summer Concert Series 2020 Line Up Announced

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