Animal Abuse, Hospital Capacity, SEC Schedule: News Nearby

Kathleen Sturgeon
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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.

Man Facing Animal Cruelty Charges After Kittens Thrown Out Window

A Lawrenceville man has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly throwing kittens out of a moving vehicle.

Georgia Tops Lists Of Coronavirus High-Risk States

Georgia is topping the list of at-risk states for contracting the coronavirus in not one but two new models tracking rates of infection.

Georgia Football Unveils New SEC 2020 Season

Georgia football has released the full schedule for The Southeastern Conference 2020 season.

Forsyth Teens Strive To Fight Drug Abuse During Coronavirus

The Forsyth County Youth Council created a Drug Take Back event for adults to help get unneeded medicines out of the home.

Mask Mandate Issued By City Of Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul said people must wear a mask when in public places and spaces.

GA Updates Daily Coronavirus Website, Including Hospital Capacity

The Georgia Department of Public Health updated its coronavirus website, now including hospital bed capacity, county cases and map changes.

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This article originally appeared on the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch