Hero Firefighter, Critical Race Theory, Kasim Reed: Nearby News

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

Milton Police Win Grant For De-escalation, Defensive Training

The Milton Police Department has been granted $119,323 to offer officers simulated scenarios for de-escalation and defensive training.

Former DeKalb Firefighter Dies Saving Swimmers In Alabama

William "Bill" Smith was serving as a Baldwin County Sheriff's deputy. He drowned Sunday while rescuing swimmers near Gulf Shores.

Critical Race Theory Slated For Cobb School Board Thursday

The Cobb County school board will discuss critical race theory at its meeting Thursday, with "potential action" possible.

Kasim Reed's Atlanta Mayoral Comeback Run Confirmed: Reports

Former Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed left City Hall amid controversy, but filed paperwork to raise funds for another run at office, reports say.

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• $1.4M Home In Dresden’s Back Yard Is Walkable To Shops, Dining
• $1.3M Downtown Decatur Home Has Fireside Rooftop Terrace
• Saltwater Pool, Charming Back Yard In $850K Marietta Home
• $1.2M Smyrna Home Offers Bar, Media Room, Above-Garage Apartment
• Two All-Brick Homes On 16.5-Acre Paulding County Estate, $999,900
• 'Private Oasis' Cape Cod Near Downtown Cartersville, $725,000
• European-Style Mountaintop Villa, Stunning Views, $3.395 Million
• 'Castle In The Sky' 5-BR Executive Home On A Hill, $649,000
• Roswell Police Seeking Information On Traffic Shooting
• Stabbing Victim Was Pregnant, Forced Into Emergency Labor: Police
• Forsyth County 911 Center Awarded CALEA Re-Accreditation
• Johns Creek Appoints New Police Chief Mark Mitchell
• Bolemon Promoted To Principal At Loganville High School
• Critical Race Theory Slated For Cobb School Board Thursday
• Construction Begins On Addition To Cherokee Fire Training Complex
• Road Repaving Planned For Cherokee County Streets This Summer
• Paulding Restaurant Inspections: Dairy Queen, Subway, Zaxby's
• New Science, Performing Arts Annex Added In DeKalb County School

Across America

• Hate Crime Charges Filed In Asian Business Attacks In Baltimore
• U.S. Judge Says COVID Vaccine Kills More Than CA Mass Shootings
• Karen Is Tanking As A Name For America’s Little Girls
• Boy Sells Pokemon Card Collection To Save His Puppy's Life
• The Secret IRS Files: How The Wealthiest Avoid Paying Income Tax