GA Sets Record For Most Coronavirus Cases In A Day | 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.

GA Reports More Than 5K Coronavirus Cases, Sets Single-Day Record

Georgia's health department reported 5,023 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday. The previous one-day record was 4,782, set on July 24.

Here's The Estimated COVID-19 Vaccine Wait Time In Fulton County

The New York Times, the Surgo Foundation and Ariadne Labs used their vaccine tool to calculate what priority you would receive it.

FL Man Tries To Register To Vote In GA, Now Under Investigation

A Florida Republican tried to register to vote using a Hiram address. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is now investigating.

Atlanta's Perfect Score Leads Georgia Cities With Gay Friendly Policies

The city of Decatur and coastal Savannah improved their standing on the Human Rights Campaign's annual analysis.

Ga. Rep. David Scott First African-American Chair Of U.S. House Agriculture Committee

The U.S. House Democratic caucus on Thursday ratified Rep. David Scott's selection to chair the Agriculture Committee, making him the first African American and the first Georgian to lead the panel.

Dream homes:

• Alpharetta Estate Sits On 8th Hole Of Manor Golf & Country Club
• Canton Home Sits On 11-Acres With Semi-Private Lake
• Forsyth Home Features Heated Infinity Pool, Windows Facing Lake
• Johns Creek Home Offers Wine Cellar, Sauna, Expansive TV Room
• Roswell Home Costs Nearly $4M, Can Fit 50 Cars In Driveway
• Sandy Springs Mansion Costs $3M, Includes Owner Retreat With Spa
• Lake Front Woodstock Home Tucked Into Private Cove

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• GA Senate Candidates Stage Dueling Rallies Friday Afternoon
• Dog Left Tied Outside New Jersey Home When Couple Moves To GA
• Here's The Estimated COVID-19 Vaccine Wait Time In Forsyth County
• Here's The Estimated COVID-19 Vaccine Wait Time In Cherokee

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• Big Cat Protection Bill Passes House Same Day Volunteer Attacked
• Hospitals Overwhelmed By Virus Battle Another War: Cyber Attacks