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Vaccine Hotline, Cops Shot, Pet Parents Wanted: Nearby News

Top news includes a deadly police shootout in Carroll County, Cobb County's vaccine call center, and you can make a dog's day in the sun.

The dog Rusty, who has spent more than half of his two years in a shelter, isn’t wanting for adoption offers. But it’s better to adopt one of the millions of other dogs needing homes, experts say.
The dog Rusty, who has spent more than half of his two years in a shelter, isn’t wanting for adoption offers. But it’s better to adopt one of the millions of other dogs needing homes, experts say. (Photo courtesy of Humane Society of Central Texas)

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

Cobb County Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center

Cobb County residents can call the center to get information on the COVID-19 vaccine and to get help scheduling vaccine appointments.

Dog's Sad Adoption Tale Spotlights Decatur Pets Needing Homes

Many people want to be the hero who adopts a shelter long-hauler, but other dogs in Decatur shelters need the attention more.

Find out what's happening in Smyrna-Viningsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Shootout And Chase Kills 1 Suspect, Injures 3 Officers

Officers from Carroll County, Villa Rica and Carrollton injured chasing a speeding car firing at police. 1 arrested, another suspect killed.

Golden Ray To Weather Third Hurricane Season Since St. Simons Shipwreck

It's nearly a year after the U.S. Coast Guard and other members of the salvage team expected to complete the removal.

Find out what's happening in Smyrna-Viningsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Missing Decatur Man Found Safe, Statewide Mattie's Call Canceled

Franklin Clyde Wilson, 63, went missing last week and Decatur police issued a statewide Mattie's Call to find him. He was found safe Monday.

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