Tyler Perry Paying Medical Bills So Family Can Go Home | Patch PM

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

Tyler Perry Covering Couple's Medical Bill

After watching "Good Morning America" and learning about the couple's story, Tyler Perry offered to pay the family's medical bills and cover their transportation back to Georgia.

Clark Atlanta Murder Suspect Denied Bond

A Clark Atlanta University student was in court Friday where a judge decided he will stay in jail until next year.

School Leaders Updated On Social, Emotional Learning Initiative

Projects include more counseling services and creating a "parent university" program for providing parents more on their child's safety.

County Seeks Firefighters: How To Apply

The county says the position requires passing the National Professional Qualification 1 certification, and there are scheduled recruit classes.

Stores open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday around Atlanta:

• Black Friday 2019 Sales, When Stores Open In Alpharetta
• Black Friday 2019 Sales, When Stores Open In Cumming
• Black Friday 2019 Sales, When Stores Open In Kennesaw
• Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day 2019 In Dallas, Hiram
• Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day 2019 In Cartersville
• Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day 2019 In Douglasville
• What's Open, Closed On Thanksgiving In Atlanta

Turkey Trots:

• Woodstock Turkey Day 5K, Fun Run Set For Thanksgiving
• Early Bird Turkey Trot Set For Saturday In Kennesaw
• Get Basted Turkey Trot Set For Sunday In Cumming

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