GA Protesters Urged To Take Coronavirus Tests: Patch PM

Kathleen Sturgeon
Updated ·3 min read

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.

Georgia Protests May Be Petri Dishes For COVID-19 Spread

The coronavirus is spreading through Georgia, protests or not — three more counties have now recorded fatalities this week.

APD Chief Says She Didn't See The Officer Charges Coming In Email

APD Chief Ericka Shields wrote in a department email Tuesday, that was leaked, that she didn't expect the officer charges.

Atlanta Curfew Extended Through Saturday, Earlier On Weekend

The city of Atlanta has issued a nightly curfew for the rest of the week, with an earlier start for the weekend.

Alpharetta Brewery Removes 'Boogaloo' Beer From Rotation

Alpharetta's Currahee Brewing said its "Boogaloo" beer is being used by a hate group, and it will be disassociating with the term.

Herschel Walker To Demonstrators: Keep It ‘9 To 5’

The Georgia football legend — and ardent supporter of President Trump — criticized media negativity and urged unity.

GA Legislature To Resume 2020 Session On June 15

The Georgia legislature suspended its session in mid-March, and will return later this month to resume its 2020 session.

Mother of Ahmaud Arbery Thanks Supporters, Comments On Protests

The mother of murdered jogger Ahmaud Arbery, thanked people for their support and asked for prayer.

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This article originally appeared on the Cartersville Patch