Writer Of The Year, Georgia Drivers, Backyard Fowl: Nearby News

• Center For Family Resources Launches First Parade Of Playhouses
• Cobb Senior Centers To Reopen Next Week

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.

Decatur Superintendent Placed On Paid Administrative Leave

In a last-minute closed-door meeting, the school board voted to place Dude on leave pending an investigation into his use of vacation days.

Georgia Ranks 16th Among The Worst Drivers In America: Study

A study by a law firm factored in DUI arrests, accident fatalities, lack of insurance and Google searches in ranking the worst drivers.

Raising Backyard Chickens In Canton: 5 Things To Know

Before you commit to your first flock, here's what you should know about ordinances, breeds, salmonella, and more.

Cartersville Writer Nominated For Author Of The Year

Lisa M. Russell recognized in the History category for her book "Lost Mill Towns of North Georgia."

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• Georgia U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson Leads Supreme Court Expansion Proposal
• Vernon Jones To Challenge Kemp For Governor In GOP Primary
• Raising Backyard Chickens In Alpharetta, Milton: 5 Things To Know
• Raising Backyard Chickens In Forsyth County: 5 Things To Know
• Raising Backyard Chickens In Johns Creek: 5 Things To Know
• Raising Backyard Chickens In Roswell: 5 Things To Know
• Raising Backyard Chickens In Sandy Springs: 5 Things To Know
• Raising Backyard Chickens In Woodstock: 5 Things To Know
• Bodycam Shows DeKalb Police Beg Man To Drop Knife Before Shooting
• Wellstar Among 2021 Best Companies To Work For: Fortune
• Loganville Man Facing Federal Fraud Charges

Across America

• Indianapolis FedEx Shooting: 5 Things To Know
• Families Await News Of Missing Workers On Capsized Ship
• After Outcry, Biden To Lift Historically Low Cap On Refugees
• CDC Says Too Soon To Lift Face Mask Mandates, FL Counties Ignore
• COVID-19 Vaccines: 5 New Things To Know