More Than 9K Georgians Vaccinated | Patch PM

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

Nearly 1 Million Georgians Over 65 Vaccinated Against Coronavirus

Gov. Brian Kemp said on Sunday that more than 900,000 Georgians over the age of 65 have received at least one coronavirus vaccine dose.

Citizen's Arrest Repeal Passes GA House Unanimously

One-half of the GA General Assembly vote to abolish the law initially used to justify not prosecuting men who killed unarmed Ahmaud Abery.

Georgia House Restores Mental Health Spending In Next Year's Budget

The increased funding for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is now up to $58 million, the report states.

School Vaccinations, Day 1: Kemp Thanks Gwinnett, Spanks Atlanta

Gov. Brian Kemp lauded Gwinnett County schools Monday for their COVID-19 vaccination efforts. He wasn't as kind to Atlanta Public Schools.

Several Deadly Shootings Cap Off Violent Atlanta Weekend

Two men are dead and several more were injured during a weekend with numerous shootings.

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• Senate Advances Coronavirus Relief Aid With Help Of Ossoff And Warnock
• Snellville Teen Shot Dead At Gwinnett County Apartment Complex
• 3 Charged In Cobb Murder At Mableton Townhome
• Nearly 1 Million Georgians Over 65 Vaccinated Against Coronavirus
• Northside Hospital Expands Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout In Canton
• Northside Hospital Expands Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout In Cumming
• Northside Hospital Expands Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout In Roswell
• Northside Hospital Expands Coronavirus Vaccine In Sandy Springs
• DeKalb Police Need Help Identifying Man Linked To 2020 Homicide
• Kennesaw Avenue Construction Begins Monday, Will Last 6 Months
• Canton Restaurant Inspections: China Garden, Outback Steakhouse
• Woodstock Restaurant Inspections: China Fun, Sidelines Grille
• Alpharetta, Milton Food Inspections: Marlow's Tavern, Bagel Boys
• Roswell Restaurant Inspections: Mr. Taco, Wendy's, Captain D's
• Sandy Springs Food Inspections: Starbucks, Pizza Hut
• Mattie's Call Issued For Cartersville Man Missing Since March 2
• Brookhaven Police Investigate Triple Shooting At Local Nightclub
• School Vaccinations, Day 1: Kemp Thanks Gwinnett, Spanks Atlanta
• Paulding Teacher Vaccinations Start Friday, Thanks To Walgreens
• Cumming Restaurant Inspections: Pearl Of China, Culver's, Subway

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