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Bogus Prescriptions, Unemployment Block, Magnet Man: Nearby News

GA governor opts out of federal unemployment| New Magnet lead | Drug company settles whistleblower case | $350B in federal money to states.

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.

More Than $350B In Federal Cash Starts Rolling Out To States, Local Level

The Biden administration said the much-anticipated money was included in the massive relief law enacted earlier this year.

Pharmacy Firm Accused Of Fake Opioid Scripts Settles With DOJ

A pharmacy company serving long-term care facilities paid $2.75 million to settle allegations by a former employee at its Gwinnett hub.

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Pebblebrook High Welcomes New Magnet School Coordinator

Robert Connor, a veteran stage actor, will lead the Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts magnet program at Pebblebrook.

Georgia Joins GOP States In Curbing Unemployment Aid For Jobless

"Every small business owner and the workers that are working currently, they need more people," Kemp said during a Thursday interview.

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