Paddling Debate, Florence Nears, Music Midtown | GA News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Disabled, Scammed Vet Still Needs Place To Live
• Gov. Deal Issues Emergency Declarations For All Counties
• Man Threw Objects At Cars On I-75 To Get Arrested: Cops

Paddling At Georgia School Sparks National Debate

A flood of opinions and flashbacks of parents who were spanked in school has been unleashed thanks to a new Georgia school policy that allows paddling as a form of discipline.

Guy Scams $22,000 From Gwinnett Bank In Fake Transfer

Police need the public's help in identifying the man responsible for fraudulently transferring $50,000 and withdrawing almost $22,000.

Hurricane Florence: Brewery Sending 300,000 Cans Of Water

Anheuser-Busch's Cartersville Brewery is once again stepping up to the plate and helping residents across the country facing natural disasters.

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• Everything You Need To Know About This Weekend's Music Midtown
• Teen Police Explorer Helps Save Life Of Stabbing Victim
• Racially Charged School Board Meeting Held Tuesday Night
• Airbnb Activates Open Homes Program In ATL For Florence Evacuees

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