East Atlanta, GA|News|
Jail Quarantine, Sex Offenders, Caterpillar Venom: GA News Nearby
Top news includes sex offenders by town, coronavirus quarantines jail, and caterpillar venom. How to share news, events on Patch.
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Deb Belt, Patch Staff
- Annapolis, MD
Deb Belt has been an editor with Patch.com since August 2011. After launching Patches in Iowa -- where staffers covered the 2012 Iowa Caucuses and the presidential campaign -- Deb joined the Southeast team of editors. Early in 2015 she took on coverage of the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Prince George's and Montgomery. Since March 2017 she has been the team leader for Patch sites in the Southeast, ranging from Baltimore to Miami. Prior to joining the digital world, she worked as an editor for 13 years at the Des Moines Register, focused on suburban coverage.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Fuzzy Caterpillar's Venomous Sting Causes Pain, Nausea | Patch PM
Puss caterpillar sting | COVID outbreak quarantines entire jail | Voter guides | Coronavirus deaths decline | Sex offender maps: Patch PM
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Fuzzy Caterpillars With Venomous Sting Found In Georgia
Beware of the breed of hairy-looking caterpillars in Georgia that causes an immediate intense burning pain if you touch them.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
3 GA Cities Among Best Places To Live, Retire In 2020: U.S. News
The 2020 list of Best Places To Live and Retire was released this week by U.S. News & World Report. See where 3 Georgia cities rank.
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Annapolis|News|
Most MD Residents Support Police Reform, Gov. Hogan: Goucher Poll
Many police reforms are popular among Marylanders, who hold positive views of Gov. Hogan, BLM and police reform, a new Goucher Poll says.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Armed Militias And Poll Watchers: Know The Laws In Florida
After the president called for supporters to watch election polls for fraud, an institute at Georgetown Law wants FL voters to know the law.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Armed Militias And Poll Watchers: Know The Laws In Georgia
After the president called for supporters to watch election polls for fraud, an institute at Georgetown Law wants GA voters to know the law.
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Across Virginia, VA|News|
Armed Militias And Poll Watchers: Know The Laws In Virginia, DC
After the president called for supporters to watch election polls for fraud, an institute at Georgetown wants VA, DC voters to know the law.
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Del Ray, VA|News|
Remnants Of Hurricane Delta To Drop Heavy Rains On NoVA, DC
Heavy rainfall is expected in northern Virginia and DC from the remnants of Hurricane Delta; a hazardous weather outlook has been issued.
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Annapolis|News|
Remnants Of Hurricane Delta To Bring Heavy Rains To MD: NWS
Heavy rainfall could arrive in Maryland from the remnants of Hurricane Delta; a hazardous weather outlook has been issued.
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Annapolis|News|
Armed Militias And Poll Watchers: Know The Laws In Maryland
After the president called for supporters to watch election polls for fraud, an institute at Georgetown Law wants MD voters to know the law.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Georgia, GA|News|
Halloween In GA: Avoid Risky Trick-Or-Treating, CDC Urges
As Georgia parents decide if trick-or-treating will go on during the coronavirus pandemic, there is new CDC guidance.
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Across Virginia, VA|News|
Leaf Colors Spread Across Virginia: Fall Foliage 2020
Fall foliage is beginning to pop with color across southwest Virginia and the Alleghanies. Here's the status of fall color statewide.
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Across Maryland, MD|News|
MD Halloween 2020: Submit Your Scary Haunted Yard Photo
We are compiling a list of spooky yards, houses and kid-friendly spots to check out in Maryland and need your help.
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Across Virginia, VA|News|
Voter Registration Climbs In VA As Deadline Looms
The deadline to register to vote in Virginia is Oct. 13, and organizations and government officials continue to remind people to register.
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Columbia, MD|News|
Bankrupt Lord & Taylor Announces Layoffs At Maryland Stores
Lord & Taylor clothing stores to close Dec. 1; Maryland layoffs will total nearly 70 employees, the state said.
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Georgetown, DC|News|
Draconid Meteor Shower Peaks Over NoVA, DC As Orionids Cue Up
The Draconid meteor shower is peaking over DC and VA. October is filled with celestial delights, including a rare Halloween blue moon.
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Across Maryland, MD|News|
Draconid Meteor Shower Peaks Over MD, Orionids Cue Up
The Draconid meteor shower is visible over MD, look tonight. October is filled with celestial shows, including a rare Halloween blue moon.
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Edgewater-Davidsonville, MD|News|
MD Fall Foliage: 'Vibrant Autumn' As First County Hits Peak Color
If you're planning a fall foliage tour, we can help you map it. Maryland DNR staffers say one county is at peak color for the weekend.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
FL Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
Patch is partnering with Ring to honor Local Heroes in your Florida community. Here's how you can help.
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