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Ask A Sheriff, Water Bills Again, Capitol Rioter: Nearby News

Top news includes Georgia's first Black monuments chief, an end to DeKalb's water bill moratorium, and ask Fulton's Sheriff.

In the run-up to 100 days in office, Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat is asking for community questions he'll answer in live broadcast.
In the run-up to 100 days in office, Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat is asking for community questions he'll answer in live broadcast. (Getty Images for Pepsi Stronger Together)

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.

DeKalb County To End Water Disconnection Moratorium After 5 Years

The moratorium, designed to protect residents disputing unusually high water bills, is set to end later this summer.

Eric Andre Claims Racial Profiling Spurred Stop At ATL Airport

Comedian Eric Andre is claiming he was racially profiled at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Wednesday by Clayton County police.

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Lovejoy Man's 'Violent Conduct' In Jan. 6 Attack Keeps Him Jailed

Federal judge cites Lovejoy man's attack on U.S. Capitol Police officers with a crutch as a reason "he poses a danger."

Got Questions For Fulton County Sheriff? Send Them By Friday

In the run-up to 100 days in office, Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat is asking for community questions he'll answer in live broadcast.

Find out what's happening in Atlantafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

First Black Man To Chair Stone Mountain Memorial Association

Gov. Brian Kemp appointed the Rev. Abraham Mosley as the Stone Mountain Memorial Association chairman, the first Black man to hold the role.

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