Georgia Top News: Whale Shark, Drone Scheme, Voting Lawsuit

Cartersville GA

03 July, 2021

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GEORGIA — Top news stories from Georgia Patches this week include the death of the Georgia Aquarium's whale shark, a Department of Justice lawsuit against Georgia, a pair of sex shops fighting for survival, and an exotic cat stalking the metro area. Mark Richt's Parkinson's Disease diagnosis, a Kennesaw State football player's shocking murder, a heroic cop injured, and an attempt to invade a prison with a drone were more big stories this week. Share your local news, events and pics by clicking "+" at the top of any page. Alice, The 'Larger-Than-Life' Georgia Aquarium Whale Shark, DiesU.S. Justice Dept. Suit Says New Georgia Voting Law Rules Violate Rights Former UGA Coach Richt Discloses Parkinson's Disease DiagnosisSuspect Told Police Sign Listing Pot Prices Was Just A 'Joke'Cumming Man, Shot, Killed By Forsyth Deputy After Incident: GBI50-Plus Bullets Fired At Kennesaw State QB In Fatal ShootingCobb Sex Shop Owner Fights To Stay Open Amid LitigationGA Brothers' Plot To Fly Drone Into Prison Lands Them Behind BarsLidl Set To Open New Store In Roswell On WednesdayGiuliani Endorses Vernon Jones, To Speak At Campaign DinnerAtlanta Officer Injured In Shootout Recovering: Police ChiefExotic Cat On The Prowl In Metro AtlantaSerial Child Molester Gets 2 Life Sentences Here are more headlines from this week: Traveling This 4th Of July? Check Gas Prices In MariettaTraveling This 4th Of July? Check Gas Prices In Smyrna, ViningsTraveling This 4th Of July? Check Gas Prices In DecaturTraveling This 4th Of July? 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