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A public viewing for Rayshard Brooks, the man shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer during a DUI arrest on June 12, was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Auburn Avenue today, June 22. A private funeral will be held at the church at 1 p.m. on June 23. The service will be live streamed at ebenezeratl.org.

At their June 17  meeting, Fulton County Commissioners unanimously approved legislation to establish penalties for hate crimes. The ordinance, sponsored by District 2 Commissioner Bob Ellis, calls for criminals who target victims based on race, color, creed, age, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or national origin to face up to 60 days in jail and up to a one thousand dollar fine. The measure was co-sponsored by District 4 Commissioner Natalie Hall, District 6 Commissioner Joe Carn and Fulton County Commission Vice-Chairman and District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr.

Atlanta police union and lawmakers held a news conference Sunday calling for a special prosecutor to be named in the Rayshard Brooks case. According to a report at WSB, the International Brotherhood of Police Officers were joined by several state leaders, including Rep. Doug Collins and Georgia Senate Majority Leader Mike Dugan, at police headquarters. The leaders voiced their support for Atlanta police department, but also called for Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to step in and appoint an independent prosecutor to oversee the case. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced last week that two officers would be charged in the June 12 shooting death of Brooks at the Wendy’s restaurant on University Avenue.

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, restaurants are back in business to varying degrees. With the state relaxing the majority of rules on occupancy, the decision on whether to eat in a restaurant’s dining room really comes down to how you feel about your personal health and safety.

Local governments relaxed restrictions on creating outdoor dining or patio areas to allow restaurants to social distance its diners and create more seating flexibility.

If you’re looking for somewhere to al fresco dine and maintain your distance, check out these local restaurants whose patios are open and ready to serve.

Mission + Market: This Buckhead spot’s wraparound private patio offers cityscape views in along with critically-acclaimed eats by Chef Ian Winslade. 3550 Lenox Rd., missionandmarketatl.com.

Joe’s on Juniper: The Midtown pub’s big patio is the perfect place for a beer, burger and soaking up some sun. 1049 Juniper St., joesonjuniper.com.

Buena Vida Tapas & Sol: Enjoy small plates on the BeltLine in the restaurant’s new patio space. 385 N. Angier Ave., beunavidatapas.com.

Leon’s Full Service: The downtown Decatur favorite has reopened its dog-friendly patio. 131 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., leonsfullservice.com.

Murphy’s: The patio is open in Virginia-Highland for the restaurant’s menu of American fare and baked good. 997 Virginia Ave., murphysatlanta.com.

Chai Pani: Enjoy Indian street snacks, platters, and beer on the patio at this Decatur eatery. 406 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., chaipanidecatur.com.

Fifth Group Restaurants: The patios are open at South City Kitchen Midtown, La Tavola, and Alma Cocina in Buckhead. fifthgroup.com.

DBA Barbecue: Get your pulled pork and rib fix on the patio at 1190 N. Highland Ave., dbabarbecue.com.

Boxcar: Check out new summer dishes and a variety of cocktails, draft beers and natural wines in West End. 1000 White St., boxcaratl.com.

TWO urban licks: An Old Fourth Ward favorite along the BeltLine has reopened its patio. 820 Ralph McGill Blvd., twourbanlicks.com.

Varuni Napoli: Enjoy your gourmet pizza on a secluded Midtown patio with rustic tree and ivy-covered walls. 1540 Monroe Dr., varuni.us.

 Rina: Enjoy a menu of beef kababs, falafel salad, halloumi with charred vegetables, chicken shawarma, and more at the Ford Factor Lofts. 699 Ponce de Leon Ave., rinakitchen.com.

Osteria 832: The Virginia-Highland family favorite is serving up Italian fare on the patio. 832 N. Highland Ave., osteria832.com.

Revival: Communion, the shady backyard space at the Decatur restaurant is reopen for Southern eats. 129 Church St., revivaldecatur.com.

George’s: If you’ve been missing the burgers at this Virginia-Highland institution, the patio is open to get your fill. 1041 N. Highland Ave., georgesbarandrestaurant.com.

La Bilboquet: Enjoy traditional French cuisine in true Parisian fashion sitting on the sidewalk at the Buckhead restaurant. 30217 Bolling Way, lebilboquetatlanta.com.

Is your favorite patio open and serving food and drinks? Let us know in the comments below. 

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With states opening up and the national unemployment rate now at 13.3% compared to the nearly historic high of 14.7% at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, WalletHub released its report on the States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most, along with accompanying videos and audio files, to illustrate which areas of the country have had the best recovery so far.

This report examines unemployment rates on a monthly basis, complementing the weekly analysis in WalletHub’s report on the States Whose Unemployment Claims Are Recovering the Quickest.

In order to identify the states with the best recovery in unemployment rates, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on four key metrics. We looked at the change in each state’s unemployment rate during the latest month for which we have data (May 2020) compared to May 2019 and January 2020. We also compared not seasonally adjusted continued claims in May 2020 to May 2019. Finally, we considered each state’s overall unemployment rate. Below, you can see highlights from the report, along with a WalletHub Q&A.  

Read more at WalletHub

BankSouth, after considering direct survey feedback from customers, has reopened all branch lobbies during regular business hours while exercising strict sanitary and safety precautions. As our communities reopen, the bank team understands the importance of the continued safety and comfort levels of its customers and employees.

“We know how important access to banking services is for our customers”, said Harold Reynolds, BankSouth Chairman & CEO.  “We’re taking special precautions to ensure that our customers and employees are safe while still offering open lobbies.  If any customer would like to meet with our banking staff before or after normal business hours for a private appointment in a safe environment, they should call their branch to arrange that,” he said.

Social distancing will be practiced with 6-feet makers at teller lines; sanitizing stations will be available upon entering the lobbies; all employees will be wearing masks and all workspaces will be sanitized frequently. 

In addition to the lobbies reopening, customers can bank through online and mobile banking at banksouth.com; by contacting the bank’s Customer Care at 706-453-2265;  through telephone banking at 706-453-1000; by using the drive-through and walk-up windows at locations where available; or through the bank’s 24-hour ATMs. 

BankSouth is committed to serving customers during this time. In consideration of the bank’s employees and customers visiting the bank’s lobbies, it is requested that if you have been exposed to COVID-19 virus, to please call your nearest bank branch to arrange remote assistance with your transaction.

For BankSouth locations and more information,  please visit www.banksouth.com.