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ATL's Largest Music Festival Makes Decision For 2020 | Patch PM

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The organizers of Music Midtown 2020 have made a decision on whether the festival will be postponed this year.
The organizers of Music Midtown 2020 have made a decision on whether the festival will be postponed this year. (Shutterstock)

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

Music Midtown Makes Decision For 2020 Festival

One of the Southeast's largest music events held in Atlanta has just announced it will not happen this year.

Tyler Perry Will Pay Rayshard Brooks Children's College Tuition

A representative for Tyler Perry says the Atlanta media mogul will cover college tuition for Rayshard Brooks' children.

Find out what's happening in Acworthwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Regal Cinemas Will Reopen Next Month In Metro Atlanta

The theater announced Tuesday that it will reopen July 10 with new changes.

New Allegations Land Johns Creek Police Chief On Leave

Johns Creek Police Chief Chris Byers is on administrative leave pending an investigation into allegations unrelated to his online post.

Find out what's happening in Acworthwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Priority Coronavirus Testing Available For GA First Responders

The state will begin coronavirus priority testing for first responders at all specimen points of collection sites across Georgia.

Mayor Promises Changes In How Atlanta Police Officers Use Force

Congress is considering limits on police use of force after the death of Rayshard Brooks. In Atlanta, police will be required to intervene.


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