Big Checks From Ellen Surprise 2 GA Workers | Patch PM

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Georgia Patches to talk about tonight:

Bartender And New Hire Get Surprise Checks From Ellen

A young woman was caught on camera doing a victory dance after a successful job interview in Decatur. The viral video caught the attention of talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, who rewarded both the employer and the new employee.

Bailiff Accused Of Sexually Exploiting Disabled Person: Sheriff

A part-time bailiff accused of sexually assaulting a disabled person has been fired by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Woman Found Dead After Firefighters Answer Call To Town House

Gwinnett firefighters found a woman dead in a Lilburn town house Thursday night when they answered an emergency call there.

GA Coronavirus: Daily COVID-19 Positives Creeping Back Up

The daily number of new coronavirus cases in Georgia appears to be creeping back up, with 1,701 new cases reported in Friday's daily report. That's the highest single-day number of new cases reported since Sept. 19, when 2,218 new positive tests for COVID-19 were reported.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Challenges Loom After Federal Approval Of Kemp Health Plan

• Arrest Made In Murder Of Atlanta Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd

• Renter's Choice Bill Unanimously Approved By Atlanta City Council

• Cobb Animal Services To Launch Online Adoptions

• Boundary Aquatic Center, Deer Lick Park Now Open For Early Voting

Across America

• U.S. Coronavirus Cases Pass 8M; More Than 218,300 Deaths Reported

• Pandemic Pushes U.S. Child Hunger To The Brink

• Avalanche Of Early Votes Is Transforming The 2020 Election

• Pandemic Stress: Sleepless Nights, Hair Loss And Cracked Teeth

• Masks, Social Distancing Likely Into 2022, Fauci Tells PA Doctors

This article originally appeared on the Cumming Patch