Trafficking Line, Delta Furlough, Merit Scholarships: News Nearby

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.

• New Freezer Plant To Bring 70 Jobs To Cartersville
• Free Food Distribution Events In DeKalb This Weekend

GA Coronavirus: Kemp's Latest Order Starts At Midnight Thursday

Gov. Brian Kemp's latest order extends COVID-19 restrictions, with minor changes for hospitality workers and state scholarship applicants.

Delta's CEO Says Airline Will Delay Furloughs This Month

Atlanta-based Delta said Thursday that the airline will delay furloughs during October.

Private Roswell Daycare Adapts To Schooling During A Pandemic

Although a trying time for all, Stepping Stones Academy in Roswell is celebrating its seventh anniversary on Thursday.

Teen Killed, Baby Injured In Midtown GPS High-Speed Chase

The 25-year-old driver of the BMW has been identified and authorities are obtaining arrest warrants.

Statewide Human Trafficking Hotline Established By State Leaders

First Lady Marty Kemp joined the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council's GA Coalition to Combat Human Trafficking to establish the hotline.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• WeWork Opens In Downtown Decatur
• National Taco Day: Moe's Southwest Grill Buckhead Has Taco Kits
• National Taco Day: Moe's Southwest Grill Midtown Has Taco Kits
• National Taco Day: Moe's Southwest Grill Atlanta Has Taco Kits
• Shooting Victim Identified, Ruled Self Defense: Gwinnett Police
• Alpharetta/Milton Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
• Johns Creek Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
• Roswell Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
• Sandy Springs Senior Named National Merit Semifinalists
• Forsyth County Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
• Canton Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
• Woodstock Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

Across America

• U.S. Layoffs Still High As 837,000 New Jobless Seek Aid
• Police Departments Seeing Modest Cuts, But No ‘Defunding’
• Jobless Claims Steady As Airlines Layoff Thousands: BLOG
• CA Fires: Zogg Fire Claims Fourth Life; 3.9M Acres Burn
• 1 In 3 U.S. Parents Say Flu Shot ‘More Important’ This Year: Poll