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Clorox Donation, Falcons Start, Pantry: Nearby News

Top stories include school donations from Clorox, NFL Week 1 in Atlanta, and food donations do be delivered.

Clorox and Atlanta Hawks threw a surprise pep rally at a SW Atlanta school to celebrate the donation and surprise $100,000 gift to APS.
Clorox and Atlanta Hawks threw a surprise pep rally at a SW Atlanta school to celebrate the donation and surprise $100,000 gift to APS. (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.

4,100 Boxes Of Food To Be Given Out By DeKalb, Faith Leaders

DeKalb County officials and local faith leaders will distribute 4,100 boxes of produce and chicken to those in need on Friday and Saturday.

NFL Week 1: How To Watch Atlanta Falcons’s Season Opener

The Falcons will begin their season on Sunday at home.

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$1M Clorox Donation Goes To Fund Basic Teacher Supplies

Clorox and Atlanta Hawks threw a surprise pep rally at a SW Atlanta school to celebrate the donation and surprise $100,000 gift to APS.

Marietta Man Faces Murder, Assault Charges In Fatal Collision

Marietta police say he "intentionally struck" another car, which caused a second collision that ended in the death of a 24-year-old.

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