Baby Whale, Arbery Hate Crime, Six Flags Rules: 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.

Hamilton Mill Homeowners Demand HOA Let Them ‘Swim At Own Risk’

Residents are petitioning the homeowners' association to let them "handle their own social distancing" at neighborhood pools.

The Georgia Aquarium Welcomes A Whale Of A New Addition

Whisper, the aquarium's 20-year-old beluga whale, gave birth to a calf earlier this month. The coming weeks will be critical for bonding.

Kemp Offers Atlanta As Potential Host For GOP National Convention

A day after President Trump questions North Carolina's availability on Twitter, Gov. Kemp responds, offers Atlanta as an alternate site.

Arbery Shooting To Be Investigated By DOJ As Hate Crime: Report

The attorney for the parents of Ahmaud Arbery is confident the Department of Justice will join the investigation into the Feb. 23 shooting.

GA's First Pediatric Coronavirus Death Reported In Fulton County

The first pediatric death from the coronavirus has been confirmed in Georgia after a 17-year-old male from Fulton County died.

Six Flags Introduces New Extensive Safety Measures For Parks

No reopening date has been announced for Six Flags Over Georgia, but visitors will need to make appointments for the park and wear masks.

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This article originally appeared on the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch