Federal Cash From The Rescue Plan Reaches States | Patch PM

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.

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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• $2.25M Alpharetta Home Has Daylight Terrace, On Golf Course
• $1.35M Canton Home Has Heated, Saltwater Pool With Swim Up Bar
• $2.7M Cumming Home Feels Like Mountain Retreat With Views
• Andre Dickens Announces Run For Atlanta Mayor
• $1.5M Johns Creek Home Has Pool With Quiet Serene Retreat
• $4.5M Roswell Mansion Has Saltwater Pool, Waterfalls, Pool House
• $4.85M Sandy Springs Home Offers Pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Wine Room
• Woodstock Home For Sale Offers Terrace Level With Fireplace
• Man Missing For Two Months, Douglas Sheriff's Office Seeks Leads
• $3M Chastain Park Home Provides Escape From Buckhead Bustle
• Cobb Restaurant Inspections: Buffalo Wild Wings, Truist Park
• DeKalb County Restaurant Inspections: Taproom Coffee, Total Wine
• $2,500 National Merit Scholarships Go To 9 Atlanta Grads
• $2,500 National Merit Scholarships Go To 5 Buckhead Grads
• Gwinnett Restaurant Inspections: Frontera, IHOP, Steak 'n Shake
• GA Gas Shortage Could Last Next Two Weeks; Over By Memorial Day
• $2500 National Merit Scholarships Go To 4 Alpharetta/Milton Grads
• $2,500 National Merit Scholarships Go To Six Johns Creek Grads
• $2,500 National Merit Scholarship Goes To Roswell Grad
• $2,500 National Merit Scholarship Goes To Sandy Springs Grad
• $2,500 National Merit Scholarship Goes To 5 Forsyth County Grads
• $2,500 National Merit Scholarship Goes To Two Canton Grads
• $2,500 National Merit Scholarship Goes To 6 DeKalb County Grads
• 3-Story Vinings Home With Home Theater, Triple Porches For $995K
• WOW House: Southern Living Modern Farmhouse On 3 Acres, $675,000
• Updated Ranch Home On 2 Acres Near Kennesaw Mountain Park, $715K
• Town Halls On Downtown, Library Scheduled By City Of Loganville
• Woodstock BJ's Wholesale Club Hosting Hiring Event Saturday
• Forsyth County BJ's Wholesale Club Hosting Hiring Event Saturday
• Cherokee Transportation Service Suspended Through Weekend
• Windy Hill, Cobb Parkway Improvements Move Forward
• Amazon Delivers $40K Scholarship To Gwinnett High School Senior
• Interim Superintendent Named By Paulding County Schools
• DeKalb To Use $9M Grant To Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Access
• Federal Unemployment Payments To Be Eliminated: Gov. Kemp
• Cobb, Marietta Schools End Mask Mandate For Fully Vaccinated
• Dunkin' To Reopen Friday, Offer Free Coffee For A Year

Across America

• CDC Eases Indoor Mask Guidelines For Vaccinated: AP
• NFL Schedule Released As 2021 To Begin 17-Game Season Era
• Cashier Throws City Councilman's $1M Powerball Ticket In Trash
• Hummer Loaded With Containers Of Hoarded Gas Bursts Into Flames