'Swing' For Cash, Buckhead City, Vernon Jordan: Nearby News

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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.

Vernon Jordan, Activist And Former Clinton Adviser, Dies

Jordan became the face of Black America's modern struggle for jobs and justice for more than a decade.

'Swing Into Action' Golf Tournament Returns To Raise Money

North Fulton Community Charities' 12th annual "Swing Into Action Golf Tournament" will return in April at Country Club of the South.

'Buckhead City Now!' Demand Emailed From Community Group

The calls to spit Buckhead from the City of Atlanta continue as the non-profit Buckhead Exploratory Committee makes its case in email.

DeKalb Sheriff's Office To Host Hiring Event Saturday

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire detention officers, security technicians and deputy sheriffs.

GA House OKs Bill Packed With Voting Restrictions To Opponents' Dismay

The legislation passed largely along party lines with a 97-to-72 vote and is now headed to the state Senate.

Legislation To Restrict Georgians' Voting Access Draws Angry Protests

The NAACP, ACLU, and the Southern Poverty Law Center organize a protest against actions attempting to limit voting access to Blacks.
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