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Most popular news stories of 2020 in Georgia

We've given our list of the top 20 stories of 2020 in Georgia, highlighting the news issues and events that shaped the Peach State in 2020. However, the stories that are important and carry significant statewide impact are not always the stories that get the attention of readers. What follows is a rundown of the most popular stories of 2020 according to the readers of The Georgia Sun. These are the stories that were "trending" or "the most read" throughout the year. These are the stories you -- the reader -- gravitated to in 2020. Sheriff Talks Tough In May,…

2020 Hindsight: Georgia’s top 20 news stories of 2020

If anything can be said with certainty about 2020, we can say we lived through history. While no tears will be shed for the passing of this tumultuous year, it will leave its mark on our lives for many years to come. Here is a look back at the top 20 news stories of 2020 in Georgia. Going Viral The undisputed top story of 2020 on all levels, globally, nationally, and locally is the coronavirus pandemic. Whether you believed it was real, thought it was a hoax, ignored it, denied it, embraced it or caught it, the coronavirus pandemic affected…

2020 Year In Review: 100 Best Songs

Emma McIntyre // Getty Images Music has been a consistent comfort and creative outlet through the tumultuous year that has been 2020. Although sold-out concerts, packed nightclubs, and cozy indie venues have largely been closed for months, putting on a great song is an ideal temporary escape from the world. Since it’s been such an isolated year, everyone likely has a different catalog of songs that resonated most with them over the past 12 months, whether they needed something to cry to, express their anger with, or take comfort in until things become more normal. This year also has continually…