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GPB Morning Headlines for August 12, 2021
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The ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases brought on by the Delta variant is already making waves in Georgia schools.
Tropical Storm Fred is expected to bring winds and persistent rain to the entire state of Georgia as early as Sunday afternoon, but the southeast portion of the state will feel the greatest impact.
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