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Dogs Test Positive For 'Strep Zoo' At Animal Shelter

A county animal shelter will remain closed after two dogs tested positive for a contagious bacterial infection.

Cobb School Board Member Takes A Knee During Pledge At Meeting

A member of Cobb County's school board has drawn online support — and some blowback — for kneeling during the Pledge of Allegiance at the board's last meeting. Dr. Jaha Howard said he aimed to protest "systemic racism" and to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the death of a Black inmate at Cobb County's jail.

Georgia Teen Accused Of Planning Church Attack To Appear In Court

A court hearing is scheduled Thursday for a white teen accused of planning to attack a predominately Black Georgia church.

Coronavirus Outbreak Grows At Fulton Elections Warehouse

The COVID-19 outbreak at Fulton County's elections warehouse appears to be getting larger ever since the start of early voting, with nearly two dozen workers affected, according to county officials.

Sen. Kamala Harris To Visit Atlanta On Friday

Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris is expected to visit metro Atlanta Friday.

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