Top Atlanta news: State legislature suspends session; Georgia University System remains open; more

Top Atlanta news: State legislature suspends session; Georgia University System remains open; morePhoto: Hector Alejandro/Flickr
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Published on March 13, 2020

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Atlanta.

Customs officer allegedly caught with nearly 40 pounds of cocaine at Atlanta airport

Prosecutors say a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer accused of smuggling nearly 40 pounds of cocaine was caught when a police dog raised an alert over his carry-on luggage at Atlanta's airport.

Read the full story on HLN.

Beer, wine home delivery could soon be reality in Atlanta

A House bill allows for home delivery of beer and wine from grocery and convenience stores, as well as from alcohol ordering apps like Minibar.

Read the full story on Eater Atlanta.

All 26 institutions of University System of Georgia to remain openĀ 

The University System of Georgia announced Thursday that all 26 of its institutions will remain open amid closures of some private colleges and universities in the state.

Read the full story on www.news-daily.com.

Restaurants step up sanitation efforts to curb coronavirus fears

Some Atlanta restaurants go cashless, add extra hand-washing stations and clean multiple times a day.

Read the full story on Eater Atlanta.

General Assembly suspends Legislative session

The Georgia General Assembly will suspend the 2020 legislative session indefinitely after Friday, March 13, out of an abundance of caution.

Read the full story on www.mdjonline.com.


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