Hank Aaron, Unemployment Down, COVID-19 Variant: News Nearby

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

• No Longer Bound Helps Man Succeed With Marathon Dream
• Cherokee Schools Returning To In-Person Learning On Monday

Hank Aaron — Braves Icon, Baseball Trailblazer — Dies At 86

Atlanta Braves home run champion Hank Aaron, who died Friday at 86, will be remembered for passing baseball great Babe Ruth's record.

Former Atlanta U.S. Attorney Rejoins Old Midtown Law Firm

Byung Jin "BJay" Pak named a partner at Alston & Bird; DOJ opens inquiry into his abrupt resignation prompted by Trump White House

GA's Unemployment Rate Drops To 5.6 Percent In December

Georgia's unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent in December, and the state added 44,700 jobs last month.

New COVID-19 Variant Found In Cobb County

The new COVID-19 variant originating from the United Kingdom has appeared in Cobb County, public health officials said.

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Roswell Mayor Seeks Coronavirus Grants For Businesses, Residents
• Atlanta State Rep. Shea Roberts Sworn In, Named To New Committees
• East Cobb State Rep. To Chair Committee On Entertainment Industry
• Grand Lux Cafe Reopens In Buckhead's Phipps Plaza
• Adorable Adoptables From Douglas County Animal Shelter
• Adorable Adoptables From Etowah Valley Humane Society
• Adorable Adoptables In Paulding County
• Milton Mayor's Run Canceled Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
• Share The Love Food Drive Hosted By The Prado Sandy Springs
• Coronavirus Relief Checks Given To Cherokee Small Businesses
• New Program Focuses On Accessory Dwelling Unit Growth In Atlanta

Across America

• 'It's OK To Let Go Now': Virus Claims Couple Just Minutes Apart
• How Biden's Latest Executive Orders Will Help Hungry Americans
• Billions, Yes Billions, Of 17-Year Cicadas Will Emerge In 2021
• Fauci Unleashed: Doc Takes 'Liberating' Turn At Center Stage
• Amid Pandemic, U.S. Flu Cases Remain At Unusually Low Levels