Nominate Local Heroes, Teacher Video, Students Saved: News Nearby

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

• 'He Sacrifices His Life To Always Help Someone': Woodstock Hero
• Firefighters Battle 3 Alarm Fire At Buckhead Complex

After Bus Crash, Truck Driver Helped Rescue Children Before Dying

A truck driver who died last week after crashing into the back of a school bus helped rescue children who were trapped on the bus.

AJC Peachtree Road Race Goes All Virtual

The AJC Peachtree Road Race is still set for Thanksgiving Day, but it'll now be a virtual race.

Monroe High School Teachers' Rap Videos Welcome Students Back

Two Monroe high school teachers are welcoming students back to the new school year and virtual learning with rap videos.

Models Rank Cherokee County At Tipping Point Of Coronavirus Risk

Georgia is topping lists of at-risk states for contracting the coronavirus in not one, but two new models that track rates of infection.

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• Atlanta Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
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• Midtown Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
• Decatur Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
• Smyrna Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
• Marietta Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
• Brookhaven Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
• Douglasville Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Your Neighbors
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• Dallas-Hiram Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Your Neighbors
• Dacula Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
• Loganville-Grayson Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Your Neighbors
• East Cobb Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
• Lawrenceville Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Your Neighbors
• Gwinnett Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• 'She Would Give Her Life For Another To Survive': Canton Hero
• 'They Care So Deeply For Those They Serve': Roswell Heroes
• Johns Creek Adopts Millage Rate For 2020
• Sandy Springs To Buy Property For Public Safety Facilities
• Health Models Rank Fulton County At Accelerated Coronavirus Risk
• Health Models Rank Forsyth County At Accelerated Coronavirus Risk

Across America

• 2020 DNC Day 3: Kamala Harris, Barack Obama Top Speakers List
• FDA Pumps Brakes On Plasma As Virus Treatment; Cases Hit 5.5M
• Princeton Review Announces 2021 'Best' Colleges List
• WI 11-Year-Old Who Prayed For End To Gun Violence Fatally Shot
• Frozen Shrimp Sold By Costco, Other Stores May Contain Salmonella