Jail Quarantine, Sex Offenders, Caterpillar Venom: GA News Nearby

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GA Coronavirus: Deaths Dip, Cases Keep Constant In Daily Report

While the number of deaths from COVID-19 continues to shrink in Wednesday's report, the number of new positives has stayed steady.

Fuzzy Caterpillars With Venomous Sting Found In Georgia

If you spot a hairy, even cute-looking long-haired caterpillar in your backyard in Georgia, stay away. They look harmless, but pack a painful punch.

Jail Quarantined After More Than 30 Inmates Get COVID-19

The entire population of the Bartow County Jail was quarantined Wednesday because of a COVID-19 outbreak, according to a statement released via social media.

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