Masks Off A Recommendation, Not A Requirement | Patch PM

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.

Masks Now 'Recommended But Not Required' In Gwinnett Schools

Georgia's largest school district followed the lead of several other metro districts and Gov. Brian Kemp in relaxing its mask mandate.

Escaped Parrot In Decatur Finds His Way Home To Mom

Laurie Sanii and Darwin, her 18-year-old parrot, were reunited after two days apart, thanks to the kindness of two Decatur neighbors.

Got Bed Bugs? Atlanta Is Among 2021's Top Cities

Heading out of town this summer? Ahead of Bed Bug Awareness Week, here's how to tell if you're crawling into bed with these pests.

GA House Whip Aims To Quash Reckless Conduct Charge In Bike Death

Attorneys for House Majority Whip Trey Kelley hope to keep him from going to trial for actions connected to a friend's hit-and-run charge.

Adoption Fees Waived This Summer At Forsyth County Animal Shelter

The Forsyth County Animal Shelter is waiving its standard $85 pet adoption fee for all animals through Sept. 7 during the "Summer of Love."

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• Cobb County Restaurant Inspections: Bonefish Grill, Menchie's
• DeKalb County Restaurant Inspections: Crave, Domino's, Subway
• 200 New Jobs Expected By Gwinnett Health-Care Staffing Firm
• Rabies Advisory Issued For Woodstock Neighborhood: Officials
• Johns Creek Summer Concert Series Starts Friday With '7 Sharp 9'
• Northern Extension Of Big Creek Greenway Now Open
• GoFundMe Set Up For Men Electrocuted At Canton Construction Site
• Possum Trot 10K Returns To Roswell On June 19, Registration Open
• Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy Begins Hiking Challenge
• Gwinnett Teacher Honored By Georgia As Exemplary ESOL Instructor
• Dog Adoption Fees Reduced At DeKalb, Fulton Animal Shelters
• Missing Teen's Body Found In Chattahoochee River
• First 'Dive-In' Movie Set For June 12 In Brookhaven
• Baliles Announces Run For Mayor's Job In Loganville
• New Tesla Superchargers At Camp Creek 'Received Well' By Public
• Cobb Shopping Center Bought For $87M
• WOW House: European Inspired Open-Concept Home, $1.425 Million

Across America

• F. Lee Bailey, Boston's Most Famous Attorney, Dead At 87
• RNC Fireworks Caused $42K In Damage To National Mall, Group Says
• Navy Soldier Killed In Pearl Harbor Identified As St. Charles Man
• 'Funny' Cicadas Star In Photo Parade Thanks To Fairfax Family
• Florida Judge Rejects 'Stand Your Ground' Defense In Iguana Death