Teen Enrolled As Georgia Tech Engineering Sophomore | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

13-Year-Old Begins Georgia Tech Aerospace Engineering Program

Aerospace engineering major 13-year-old Caleb Anderson started the Fall 2021 semester as the youngest student enrolled at Georgia Tech.

Decatur's Inaugural Pan African Festival Set For Saturday

The Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights will host the city's first-ever Pan African Festival this weekend.

COVID-19 Vaccines Could Be Required In Decatur City Schools

City Schools of Decatur school board members said they support the requirement, which is up for an official vote in September.

Fatality Reported In Buford House Fire Overnight Wednesday

Firefighters responded to a call at around 3 a.m. Wednesday. The victim was a mother of four who was quarantining with a case of COVID-19.

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