GA Boy, New Senators, Cop Play Roles In Inauguration: 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.

Inauguration Parade Features Decatur Boy's Trumpet Performance

Jason Zgonc played his trumpet outside Emory Decatur Hospital last year. Now, he will play during Joe Biden's Inauguration Day parade.

Ossoff, Warnock Sworn In; Senate Officially Democrat-Controlled

Newly-elected Georgia senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock were sworn in Wednesday, officially flipping the Senate majority to Democrats.

South Fulton Fire Capt. To Lead Inauguration Pledge Of Allegiance

First African American female captain for South Fulton is excited to "represent" for firefighters, Georgia and African American women.

'Kraken' Lawsuit Against Kemp, Raffensperger Withdrawn

Lawsuit in which Trump attorney Sidney Powell accusing the Georgia Governor and Secretary of State of election fraud was withdrawn.

GA Doubles Vaccination Rate As Deaths, Cases Continue To Rise

For the second week, Georgia has more than doubled its number of reported COVID-19 vaccinations. However, cases and deaths keep rising.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Band Teacher Arrested For Sexual Relationship With Student
• Milton Historical Society Documentary To Chronicle Pandemic
• Input Meeting Scheduled For Southwest Cherokee Parks, Trails Plan
• Greene Tweets Trump 'Is My President' Ahead Of Inauguration
• Chamber President Named To Congressional Coronavirus Task Force
• Student Leadership Johns Creek Restoring Macedonia Cemetery
• $3M Roswell Mansion Offers Private Backyard With Pool, Waterfall
• $4M Sandy Springs Mansion Offers Heated Saltwater Pool, Spa
• Will Buckhead Security Plan Curb Crime?

Across America

• 'We Must End This Uncivil War,' New President Says: Livestream
• Biden’s Inauguration Goes Off With No Security Issues
• States Report Vaccine Shortages And Cancel Appointments
• Trump Follows Tradition, Leaves Note For Biden
• Trump Predicts 'Great Success' For New Administration