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Husky Help, Too Much COVID, Ex-DA charged: Nearby News

Top stories include a pair of pooches saved from a pool, 20K Georgians dead from COVID-19, and former Glynn County DA indicted.

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Two huskies fell into a Douglas County pool and couldn't get out. When deputies found them, they were treading water to keep from drowning.
Two huskies fell into a Douglas County pool and couldn't get out. When deputies found them, they were treading water to keep from drowning. (Courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office)

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

First Tee $20K Scholarship Winner Steps 'Outside Comfort Zone'

Atlanta teen BJ Little wins scholarship from PGA Tour Superstore and Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation after leadership summit in Montana.

Deadly GA Milestone: 20,000 Dead From COVID-19

Georgia surpasses 20,000 dead from the coronavirus pandemic; DPH officials urge unvaccinated to get the shot.

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Daring Dog Rescue By Douglas County Deputies Caught On Video

Two huskies fell into a Douglas County pool and couldn't get out. When deputies found them, they were treading water to keep from drowning.

Ex-Prosecutor Indicted For Misconduct In Ahmaud Arbery Death

Former Glynn County District Attorney Jackie Johnson was charged with one felony and one misdemeanor charge after a GBI investigation.

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