Mask Dispute, Virtual School, Police Give Gift Cards: News Nearby
There was plenty of news across Georgia on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.
Face Mask Mandates Struck Down By Kemp, Leaders Furious
"It's officially official. Governor Kemp does not give a damn about us," tweeted the mayor of Savannah, where face masks are required.
Atlanta's Mask Mandate Is 'Enforceable' Says Mayor Lance Bottoms
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms defended her city's mandate Thursday, responding to the governor's recent ban of municipal mask mandates.
Tyler Perry Gives $50 Gift Cards To Atlanta Police To Distribute
Atlanta police passed out a thousand $50 Kroger gift cards in the community, which were donated by Tyler Perry.
Publix To Require Face Masks In All Stores
Beginning Tuesday, customers will be required to wear face coverings over their noses and mouths while inside all Publix stores.
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Also Worth A Look Today:
Fulton Schools Make Decision Regarding Beginning Of School Year
DeKalb Schools Delays Start Date, Releases Tentative Calendar
Cobb County Schools Will Start The Year With Remote Learning
Man Accused Of Killing Smyrna Man, Shoots Himself In The Face
Wear A Mask In Walmart Or Face Consequences: Gwinnett County
Man Dies In Gwinnett Police Custody, Authorities Investigate
Marietta Museum of History Offering Themed Activities In July
Gwinnett Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide For Atlanta Crash
Across America
Hard-Hit States Request Refrigerated Trucks As Virus Deaths Rise
High-Profile Twitter Account Hack Tied To Cyptocurrency Scam
Coronavirus Apps Could Slow The Pandemic. Here's Why They Still Haven't Been Released
This article originally appeared on the Alpharetta-Milton Patch
