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Dead Cat Mailed Voter Registration Form, Owner Says | Patch PM

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The Georgia Secretary of State's Office said workers did not send out a voter registration form to a cat and that third-party groups use mailing lists to get names and addresses​.
The Georgia Secretary of State's Office said workers did not send out a voter registration form to a cat and that third-party groups use mailing lists to get names and addresses​. (Daniel Hampton/Patch)

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.

Atlanta Couple's Dead Cat Receives Voter Registration Application

Had their cat still been alive, the Atlanta couple said their beloved feline would have voted "Democat."

GA Sets Another Single-Day Record For New COVID-19 Cases

The health department reported on Friday nearly 4,500 new positive tests for COVID-19 — more than 1,000 more than the previous record.

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Gov. Kemp: Atlanta's Face Mask Mandate Is 'Unenforceable'

"If the mayor wants to flatten the curve in Atlanta, she should start enforcing the current provisions of the governor's orders," Kemp said.

Fallen Heroes Fund Established After Hall County Deputy's Death

This week marks one year since Hall County Deputy Blane Dixon's death in the line of duty, and the establishment of the new fund.

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Imagine Music Festival Canceled Due To Coronavirus

"The health and safety of our guests, staff, cast members, family and community is paramount," organizers said.

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