Atlanta Considering Phase 3 Of Reopening | Patch PM

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

Bottoms Says Atlanta Could Soon Move To Phase 3 Of Reopening Plan

Mayor Bottoms said that if coronavirus cases continue to drop, Atlanta can move to the next phase of its reopening plan.

Kemp Order Opens Path For Long-Term Care Residents To Host Family, Friends

Kemp authorized in-person visitation "subject to specific criteria and restrictions outlined by the Department of Public Health."

Ex Atlanta CFO Jim Beard Indicted On Wire Fraud, Theft, More

The City of Atlanta's former Chief Financial Officer, Jimmie "Jim" A. Beard, has been charged in an eight-count federal indictment

Hurricane Sally Remnants To Bring Severe Weather Across North GA

A flash flood watch was issued Wednesday by the National Weather Service as the remnants of Hurricane Sally move across GA Wednesday night.

Goodwill Of North GA Named Top In U.S. For Workforce Development

Goodwill of North Georgia connected more than 27,000 North Georgians to jobs over the past year throughout its 45-county territory.

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Across America

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