Death Investigation, Restrictions Eased, BeltLine: News Nearby

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.

• GBI To Open Tamla Horsford Death Investigation: Forsyth Sheriff
• Another George Floyd Question: How Do We Talk To Kids About It?
• The Price Of Protesting During Coronavirus: More Spikes Feared

Almost All Residents At 3Group Homes Have COVID-19

Almost all residents of three group-care homes in Gwinnett County have contracted COVID-19, and 49 people between them have died, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.

GA Coronavirus Measures On Restaurants, Movies, Events Eased

Gov. Brian Kemp has eased the majority of coronavirus measures, including for restaurants, movie theaters, live events and conventions.

Black Lives Matter Post Earns Police Chief Time Off

Johns Creek Police Chief Chris Byers was asked to take time from the job after he criticized online the Black Lives Matter movement.

Woman Found Dead Stuck In Clothing Donation Bin

Police said a woman trying to grab clothes out of a clothing donation bin got trapped and suffocated.

Georgia Power Provides $20,000 Grant To Atlanta BeltLine Project

Georgia Power donated $20,000 to the Atlanta BeltLine Project to support its efforts to "elevate Atlanta as a globally competitive city."

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Across America

• CDC Posts New Guidelines On Minimizing Coronavirus Risk
• Some States Hit Pause On Reopening As Coronavirus Cases Surge
• Deadline Nears For Those Who Lost Health Insurance During The Pandemic
• Religious Communities Are Reviving The Revival
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