Second Year Without Atlanta Pride Fest, Parade | 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.

Atlanta Pride Festival Cancelled Amid Delta Variant Surge

The rise in COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant prompted a second cancellation of the annual Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade.

High On Mushrooms, Gwinnett Man Shoots, Kills Miami Tourist: Cops

A Gwinnett County man who told police he was high on psychedelic mushrooms danced over his victim's body after he shot him, witnesses said.

Forbes Names 2021 Top Employers In Georgia

Delta Airlines, Southern Company and Microsoft are among the highest-ranked employers in Georgia.

DeKalb To Offer $100 For COVID-19 Vaccinations Saturday

NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo and gospel singer Dottie Peoples will make appearances at DeKalb County's vaccination event Saturday.

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• Cumming Restaurant Inspections: Cherry Street, Sids Pizza, El Don
• Alpharetta Restaurant Inspections: Zaxby's, Dickey's Barbecue
• Roswell Restaurant Inspections: Cici's Pizza, Mr. Taco, El Porton
• Sandy Springs Restaurant Inspections: Firehouse Subs, La Parilla
• Canton Restaurant Inspections: Las Palmas, El Mirador, Wendy's
• Woodstock Food Inspections: Corner Street Taco Bar, Wow Deli
• Johns Creek Woman Charged With Murder, Cruelty To Kids: Police
• Cobb Law Firm Tapped To Redraw Cobb's School District Maps
• Second Bartow Man Sentenced In Connection With Fentanyl Death
• Man Accused Of Trying To Bilk Convicted Federal Convict Of $15K
• Former Cobb Band Director Indicted On Child Molestation Charges
• East Cobb Investment Advisor Accused Of Running Ponzi Scheme: SEC
• Man Steals Mortuary Van In Conyers, Leaves Body Behind: Police
• Cobb County Food Scores: Four Fat Cows, Philly Connection, Arby's

Across America

• Mask Mandate Issued In Illinois
• Gov. Wolf Asks Legislature To Mandate Masks In Schools
• LI's Anastasia Pagonis Takes Home Gold In Tokyo Paralympics
• Texas Dad Takes Off His Pants In Plea For Students To Mask Up
• Livestream: Biden Speaks On Kabul, Afghanistan, Terror Attack