1st Black Cardinal, Team Sidelined, Fatal Crash: News Nearby

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Georgia Patches to talk about tonight:

• Firefighters Rescue Man From Construction Site
• Man Charged In Midtown Accident That Killed Teen, Baby
• Coronavirus Benches Pope High School Football Team

Gwinnett Investment Advisor Wanted By FBI For Mail Fraud

A Gwinnett man who the FBI says defrauded investors out of hundreds of thousands of dollars is on the run, according to federal authorities.

Democrat Joe Biden To Campaign In Atlanta On Tuesday

Former Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Atlanta Tuesday, according to campaign officials. The Democratic nominee for president will host a drive-in event Tuesday evening to encourage Georgians to vote in hopes of winning the state's 16 electoral votes.

Atlanta Rapper Arrested For Driving 143 MPH In DeKalb

Atlanta rapper Silento was caught over the weekend driving 143 mph on I-85 in DeKalb County, according to police.

Former Atlanta Archbishop Named First African American Cardinal

Pope Francis on Sunday named the former archbishop of Atlanta the first African American cardinal in the Catholic Church in this country.

GA Health Experts Sidelined Analyzing Coronavirus Stats: Report

An investigative report published over the weekend cast doubt on the accuracy of coronavirus statistics posted on Georgia's dashboard and how much control the health department has in analyzing them. The state's health department website is largely outsourced, a magazine said.

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