Indoor Mask Mandate Reinstated In Atlanta By Mayor: Patch PM

Atlanta GA

29 July, 2021

4:40 PM

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There was plenty of news across Georgia on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours. Mask Mandates Reinstated For Atlanta Public Indoor Spaces Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom points to CDC recommendations and high transmission rates of the delta variant of COVID-19 in the City. Heat Advisory, Air Quality Alert For Metro Atlanta The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory though Friday for much of north Georgia due to heat index values reaching 106 degrees. Kemp Urges COVID-19 Vaccinations But Still Won't Mandate Masks In a Twitter blitz Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp touted COVID-19 vaccinations but continued to insist Georgians should mask only voluntarily. Mt. Bethel Enters Mediation With Conference To Settle Dispute The prominent East Cobb church and its governing organization jointly announced they will enter mediation to resolve their differences. Argosy Vax-Only Policy: 5 Things To Know About The Eatery Argosy in East Atlanta Village will only serve vaccinated diners in an effort to protect them and the staff from the COVID-19 delta variant. Is Nike Eyeing Atlanta As A Regional Hub? Nike is considering expansion into the Southeast and looking at office space in Atlanta. Back-to-school calendars: Back To School: Cherokee County 2021-22 School CalendarBack To School: Fulton County 2021-22 School CalendarBack To School: Forsyth County 2021-22 School CalendarBack To School: Cobb County Schools 2021-22 School CalendarBack To School: Marietta City Schools 2021-22 School CalendarBack To School: City Schools Of Decatur 2021-22 School CalendarBack To School: DeKalb County Schools 2021-22 School Calendar Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the "Post on Patch" button at the top right of the site. Also Worth A Look Today: Convicted Spa Shooter Must Now Face Atlanta Murder ChargesAccused Of Elder Abuse, Temple Woman Indicted By Grand JuryGwinnett Fatal Shooting The Result Of A Fight: PoliceTattoos Help ID Dead Woman Found In Gwinnett ParkAlpharetta's Fiserv Recognized As A 2021 LinkedIn Top CompanyJohns Creek To Hold Millage Rate Hearings For 2021Cherokee County's School Bus Fleet Ready To Roll For 2021-22Deadline Extended, Spots Available For Roswell Candidate TrainingCobb County Restaurant Scores: Otter's Chicken, Night Owl PizzaDeKalb Restaurant Scores: Havana Soul Cafe, Fellini's PizzaGwinnett Restaurant Inspections: Bruster's, Shane's Rib ShackGet Vaccinated, Earn $50 Again At DeKalb Vaccine Event SaturdayYour Guide To Brookhaven's Cherry Blossom Summer Block Party 2021Across America U.S. Economy Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Size With 6.5% Q2 GrowthInfrastructure Deal: Senate Suddenly Acts To Take Up BillReturning To The Office? Here's How To Prepare Your PetsUnraveling The Mysterious Mutations That Make Delta The Most Transmissible COVID Virus Yet4 Ways That Volunteering Can Be Good For You