Coronavirus And Lottery: Top Marietta Patch Stories Of 2020

MARIETTA, GA — Only a few hours are left of 2020 — a year most of us are glad to see go— and plenty of stories have grabbed our readers' attention in Marietta.

There were plenty of stories about the coronavirus that took spots in Marietta Patch's most-read stories of 2020, but then there was the Georgia Mega Millions winner who bought his lottery ticket at a Publix in Marietta, winning $40,000. We heard about the 1-year-old from Cobb County who died of the coronavirus. Then there was the 6-year-old Marietta girl who published a book titled "Sibling Love" and launched a business.

Patch rounded up some of the top stories of 2020 as listed below. Thank you for reading, and we look forward to 2021.

• Mega Millions Winner Purchased Ticket In Marietta
• GA Coronavirus: Cobb County Orders Shelter-In-Place
• GA Coronavirus: Here's What's Open And Closed In Cobb County
• GA Girl, 6, Publishes Book 'Sibling Love', Launches Business
• WellStar Furloughs Employees As It Hemorrhages Money: Coronavirus
• Shaq Calls Atlanta Rib Joint 'Coldest' In The City
• Cobb Man Tried To Buy Preteen Girl For Sex, Warrant Says
• 1-Year-Old Metro Atlanta Boy Dies From Coronavirus
• Restaurant Inspections For Cobb County: Applebee's, Kale Me Crazy
• What's Open, Closed In Marietta During Coronavirus Shutdowns