Fallen Officer Fundraiser, Tropical Storm, Exotic Cat:Nearby News

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

• Seven88 West Midtown Boasts Amenity-Rich Lifestyle for Owners
• 19-Year-Old Shot, Killed Outside DeKalb Food Mart: Police

Exotic Cat Caught After Roaming Country Club For 5 Days

A large exotic cat wandered into a Brookhaven woman's home last week before running onto a nearby golf course, where she was caught Monday.

Tropical Storm Elsa Hits GA Coast, Injures 10 At Naval Base

Elsa has moved out of Georgia, but not before hitting the southeast coast. Storms are still expected across the state through next week.

Woodstock Public Safety Foundation Hosting Fundraiser For Officer

The Woodstock Public Safety Foundation is holding a fundraiser at Friday's Summer Concert Series for the family of Officer Joe Burson.

Sheriff Reynolds Appointed To Georgia Board Of Drivers Services

The board governs the Department of Driver Services, including enforcing and administering state laws, and driver's license regulations.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Paulding County Restaurant Fails Second Inspection This Year
• Cobb Restaurant Inspections: Cool Beans Coffee, Bahama Breeze
• DeKalb County Restaurant Inspections: Urban Pie, Gutbusters
• Contract Awarded For North Point Parkway Design
• Forsyth County Joins The Atlanta Regional Commission
• Leadership North Fulton Recognizes 2021 Graduates
• Citizens Fire Academy Classes Begin Next Month In Sandy Springs
• Lassiter High Grad, 1 Other Killed In 2 Fatal Crashes: Police

Across America

• Tropical Storm Elsa Continues Destructive Slog Up The East Coast
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• FL Condo Collapse: Tears, Prayer Mark End Of Search
• Pfizer To Seek Authorization For 3rd Vaccine Dose