Medical Debt Erased, TSA Worker Dies, School Ending: News Nearby

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

• Tyler Perry Urges Black Community To Take Coronavirus Seriously
• GA Transit Systems To Receive $500 Million To Stay Afloat
• Canton Mayor Shares 'Signs Of Hope' In Community: Coronavirus

Woman Coughs On Family, Says ‘Corona,’ Escapes: Atlanta Police

Atlanta police are looking for a woman who said "corona" after purposely coughing on a family and then laughed, according to FOX5 Atlanta and other media outlets.

Goodwill Of North GA: Saturday Is Last Day To Donate Items

After stopping all in-store shopping last month, Goodwill of North Georgia will stop accepting donations after Saturday due to coronavirus.

TSA Checkpoint Agent At Hartsfield-Jackson Dies From Coronavirus

A 32-year-old TSA checkpoint agent who last worked at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport in mid-March died Monday of the coronavirus.

DeKalb County School Year Ends Early Due To Coronavirus

The DeKalb County School District announced Tuesday it would end its academic year early due to coronavirus restrictions.

Women Launch GoFundMe, Ship Masks From Mexico: GA Coronavirus

Two women launched a GoFundMe to raise funds to produce and ship face masks from Mexico to cities like Atlanta, New York City and more.

GA Coronavirus: 500 Deaths, Cases At 138 Long-Term Facilities

As Georgia passes 500 deaths due to coronavirus on Tuesday, the state has released cases by county population, and long-term facilities.

$1 Million In Medical Debt Erased For ATL Families By Church

Families from three counties in metro Atlanta are having their medical debt cancelled by a local church.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Kroger Customers Can Help Donate And It's Simple: GA Coronavirus
• $500 Bonuses For MARTA Workers Says Agency: GA Coronavirus
• Girl Scout Donates Cookies To Police, Fire Crews: GA Coronavirus

• Decatur Man, Father Of 4, Dies From The Coronavirus
• Sen. Albers, Family Volunteers With Table & Aid
• At-Home Art Kits, Tutorials Provided By Sandy Springs Businesses
• Traffic Court Dates Postponed In DeKalb County: GA Coronavirus
• Pregnant Woman Steals News Van With Reporter Inside: ATL Police
• Forsyth Libraries Offer Free WiFi, Online Programs
• Atlanta Police Supervisor Charged With Aggravated Assault

Across America

• U.S. Coronavirus Blog: Trump Says He's 'Captain' Over 'Mutineers'
• Watch Now: Obama Endorses Joe Biden For President
• Coronavirus Stimulus Tracker: See Where Your Payment Is
• Democratic Bills Call For Racial Breakdown Of Coronavirus Cases
• Election Judge Hospitalized After Primary Dies Of Coronavirus
• Storm Tears Through South Amid Pandemic; At Least 30 Dead