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Drone park opens | Civilians hired for non-violent police calls | Elsa on track for coast | Hawks coach no longer "interim," Globetrotters.

Scooter Christensen of the Harlem Globetrotters performs in Perth, Australia (File photo). The Gwinnett County-based Harlem Globetrotters want to be the next Georgia team to join the NBA.
Scooter Christensen of the Harlem Globetrotters performs in Perth, Australia (File photo). The Gwinnett County-based Harlem Globetrotters want to be the next Georgia team to join the NBA. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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

Globetrotters Petition To Join NBA, 'Demand A Seat At The Table'

The Gwinnett County-based Harlem Globetrotters want to be the next Georgia team to join the NBA.

DeKalb PD Debuts Civilian Roles For Nonviolent Calls

The DeKalb County Police Department implemented two non-sworn, civilian personnel positions for lower priority, nonviolent service calls.

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New Drone Flying Field Open In Southwest Forsyth County

Forsyth County Parks and Recreation has opened a new drone flying field at the future site of Denmark Park off Windy Hill Drive.

Tropical Storm Elsa On Track For Georgia: Forecast

As of Tuesday morning, the tropical storm was expected to turn toward Georgia. Here's how much rain could fall in GA, forecasters say.

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