Indigo Girls World, Good for Business, Mask Mandate: Nearby News

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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.

Georgia Among Top States For Businesses: CNBC Ranking

A new ranking from CNBC ranks how well leaders do in attracting new businesses to the Peach State, as well as to others.

DeKalb County Schools To Require Masks For All Students, Staff

In some cases, vaccinated middle and high school students and staff will be required to wear masks out of an abundance of caution.

The Indigo Girls To Headline Amplify Decatur Music Festival

The local folk-rock band will return to live performances as part of the one-day festival that benefits efforts to alleviate homelessness.

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• Man Shot During Drug Deal, Shooter Charged: Sheriff's Office
• Millage Rate Hearings Set For Fulton Schools, Rate Reduction

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