For COVID Response, Georgia First Of The Worst | Patch PM

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.

GA Is The Least Safe State During COVID, Report Says: Here's Why

A new report placed Georgia dead last behind all 50 states and Washington, D.C. in ranking the safest states amid COVID-19. Here's why.

2 Organizations Call For Decatur Superintendent's Suspension

Two groups for Black parents in City Schools of Decatur want Dude suspended amid an investigation into his use of vacation days.

PulteGroup Among 2021 Best Companies To Work For: Fortune

The list, compiled by Fortune and Great Place To Work, includes the top 100 companies, as ranked by their employees.

Use Of The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Shot To Remain Paused

The decision centers on reports of blood-clotting in at least six women, the report indicates.

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• Cobb County Restaurant Inspections: Jersey Mike's, Righteous 'Que
• DeKalb County Restaurant Inspections: Which Wich, Wendy's, Panera
• Wrap-Around Porch Built On Charming Woodstock Home For Sale
• Sandy Springs Home For Sale Has Pool, Option To Buy Furniture
• Screened-In Porch Has Views Of Deer Families In Roswell Backyard
• Mediterranean Villa In Johns Creek On Market For $2.6M
• The Greenway Is Steps Away From Cumming Home For Sale
• Double Screened-In Porches Have Golf Course Views In Canton
• $1.7M Alpharetta Mansion Sits On 17th Hole Of Golf Club Of GA
• Marietta Moves Forward With In-Person July 4 Celebrations
• WOW House: Owner-Built On 5 Acres, Garage Apartment, $799,999
• WOW House: Four BR Plus Space For Man Cave Or Diva Den, $599,900
• WOW House: Restored 1914 Farmhouse At Etowah Bend, $475,000
• Douglas County Restaurant Inspections: Basil Thai, Johnny Rockets
• Paulding County Restaurant Inspections: Hickory Hut, Jim N Nick's
• Cobb Senior Services Hosts Final Food Distribution Friday
• Bartow County Restaurant Inspections: $5 Burger, 2 Amigos

Across America

• Ex-Cop Derek Chauvin Invokes 5th Amendment, Will Not Testify
• More Time Needed On Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine: CDC Panel
• A Ruff Job: Anheuser Busch Seeks Canine 'Chief Tasting Officer'
• Legislation Expanding Supreme Court Unveiled By Democrats
• 7 Really Dumb Conspiracy Theories Americans Actually Believe