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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.

17-Year Cicadas: 'Bottomless' Supply In Georgia Really Is

A psychoactive chemical in a fungus causes the insects emerging in Georgia to copulate until their genitals fall off, research shows.

'FoCo Works' Virtual Hiring Event Set For Friday

The Forsyth County Chamber and The Place of Forsyth County are hosting a free, virtual hiring event on Friday.

Who Is Choosing Not To Take The COVID-19 Vaccine In GA?

Possibly due to pockets of resistance in the state, Georgia is struggling to vaccinate its population rapidly.

Alif Institute To Host Weekend Spring Bazaar In DeKalb

The Alif Institue will host its annual Spring Bazaar — which means "marketplace" in Arabic — Saturday, offering homemade items and foods.

US Ends Use Of GA Immigration Jails Accused Of Mistreatment

Immigrants held at the Georgia jail complained about a lack of COVID-19 precautions, overcrowding and excessive use of force.

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• Cobb County Restaurant Inspections: Blaze Pizza, Taziki's
• WOW House: Farm Estate Perfect For Home Or Retreat, $1.85 Million
• DeKalb Restaurant Inspections: The Abby Singer, Pig-N-Chik BBQ
• WOW House: Paulding 'Piece Of Paradise' On 12.59 Acres, $610,000
• New President, CEO Named For Chattahoochee Nature Center
• Alpharetta To Begin Public Events, Conclude COVID Recovery Plan
• River Ridge High Names New Head Coach For Men’s Lacrosse Program
• Chamber Names 2021 First Citizen Of Cherokee County Honoree
• WOW House: 'Staycation Retreat' In Lynden Manor, $1.475 Million
• Alif Institute To Host Weekend Spring Bazaar In DeKalb
• WOW House: 'Rare Custom-Built Marvel' On 3 Acres, $1.5 Million
• ALDI Reopens Remodeled Decatur Storefront
• WOW House: Brick Estate W/ Car Collector's Garages, $1.5 Million
• Battle Creek New-Build Close To Golfing, Dining, Shopping
• Broadband Internet Expansion No Silver Bullet For Rural Georgia
• Critics: Georgia's Halt To $300 Weekly Jobless Benefits Won't Spur Workforce
• Gwinnett Restaurant Inspections: Five Guys, Three Dollar Cafe

Across America

• Penn State Dropping Gendered Terms Like 'Freshman' And 'Junior'
• Sheriff's Deputy Lifts Car To Free Pinned VA Woman: Video
• House Approves $1.9 Billion Plan To Fortify U.S. Capitol
• Supply Chain Failed Miserably Amid Pandemic, NJ Hospital CEO Says
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