Swim Kills Dog, Nobel Peace Prize, Publix Boycott: News Nearby

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

• Mayor Bottoms Asks Biden For More COVID-19 Vaccines For Atlanta
• Cherokee County Bus Driver Dies From Coronavirus: District

Stacey Abrams Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize

The voting rights activist was named with former President Trump, Black Lives Matter and Jared Kushner as candidates for the 2021 award.

19 Cases Of New Coronavirus Variant Found Across Metro Atlanta

The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed on Monday that 19 cases of the coronavirus variant have been found in metro Atlanta.

Dog Dies After Swimming In Chattahoochee River

A dog died after swimming in the river along Gold Branch Trail in Roswell. Chattahoochee Riverkeepers are testing for toxic algae blooms.

Georgians Join In Boycott Of Publix

As some spurn the grocery chain over heiress Fancelli's funding of the Capitol riot, others think about workers who co-own business.

Groundhog Day 2021:

• Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Come To Alpharetta, Milton
• Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Weather Come To Canton
• Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Weather Come To Cumming
• Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Weather Come To Johns Creek
• Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Weather Come To Roswell
• Groundhog Day 2021: When Spring Weather Comes To Sandy Springs
• Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Weather Come To Woodstock
• Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Weather Come To Marietta
• Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Weather Come To Buckhead
• Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Weather Come To Decatur
• Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Weather Come To Smyrna

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Also Worth A Look Today:

• Boy, 14, Missing In Paulding County: Sheriff
• Missing Lawrenceville Police Dog Found Safe
• Gwinnett Firefighters Respond To Three Weekend Blazes
• Gwinnett Associate Superintendent To Lead Columbia County Schools
• GSU Student Wins Emmy For Environmental Documentary
• Gunfire Into SW Atlanta Home Results In Just A Scratch: Police
• Georgia Police K-9 Foundation Helps Protect Four-Legged Officers
• 2 Atlanta Men Indicted As Part of $3 Million PPP Scheme: Feds
• Snow Showers Possible In East Cobb This Week: NWS
• Cold Temperatures, Snow Showers Possible In Dacula This Week: NWS
• Snow Showers Possible In Loganville This Week: NWS
• Snow Showers Possible In Dallas, Hiram This Week: NWS
• Snow Showers Possible In Cartersville This Week: NWS
• Snow Showers Possible In Douglasville This Week: NWS
• Wow House: $1M Decatur Craftsman Bungalow Links Past To Present
• Wow House: $6.5M Marietta Oasis Offers Privacy, Room To Entertain
• Wow House: Two-Floor Smyrna Traditional Offers Plenty at $675K

Across America

• 'At The Forefront' Of COVID-19 Fight, Doctor Dies Of Coronavirus
• Nor’easter Hammers East Coast; 12-18 Inches Of Snow Possible
• CDC Public Transportation Mask Mandate: What You Need To Know
• Many U.S. Nursing Home Staff Decline 1st COVID-19 Vaccine Shots
• Hate Groups Move Online, Making Tracking More Difficult
• Dog Rescued From House Fire With Help From Alexa Guard, Ring Cams