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"The time for mandates is over," Gov. Brian Kemp said, noting the availability of vaccinations despite only a third of GA being vaccinated.
"The time for mandates is over," Gov. Brian Kemp said, noting the availability of vaccinations despite only a third of GA being vaccinated. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Mask Mandates Prohibited For Students, Restaurants, More: Kemp

"The time for mandates is over," Gov. Brian Kemp said, noting the availability of vaccinations despite only a third of GA being vaccinated.

Greene, Gaetz Push Populist Trump Message At Georgia Rally

Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz may have headlined Thursday night's rally, but the real star was former President Donald Trump.

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DeKalb Courthouse Evacuation Caused By Jail Inmate: Sheriff

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said an inmate already in custody was behind the explosive device threat at the courthouse Thursday.

Sunday Pool Hours Extended In Brookhaven; Lynwood Opening Delayed

Brookhaven residents can splash around the city's pools a little longer on Sundays, except at Lynwood Park — the pool opening is delayed.

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