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Winter Gas Prices, Dr. Fauci, School Security Spoof: Nearby News

Top news includes high Georgia gas prices, AP Honors schools named in Georgia, Cobb School lockdown an "attack," and Fauci speech at Emory.

Winter weather forced refineries to shut down, which sent gas prices jumping. Here's how much more Georgia drivers are paying at the pump.
Winter weather forced refineries to shut down, which sent gas prices jumping. Here's how much more Georgia drivers are paying at the pump. (Marcus K. Garner | Patch)

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.

Dr. Anthony Fauci To Give Emory Graduation Address

Fauci will deliver the 2021 Commencement address for Emory College of Arts and Sciences virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gas Prices Jump In GA Due To Winter Weather: Here's How Much

Winter weather forced refineries to shut down, which sent gas prices jumping. Here's how much more Georgia drivers are paying at the pump.

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Cobb Schools Lockdown Triggered By 'Targeted, External' Attack

A Feb. 2 alert that sent more than 100 Cobb County schools into lockdown was meant to cause "district-wide chaos," said authorities.

DeKalb County School District Reveals Phased-In Reopening Plan

DeKalb Schools students can return to in-person learning in phases starting March 9. Families can still choose virtual learning if desired.

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