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• Saved from the wrecking ball: Acworth's iconic McCray House gets new life downtown

  10-03-2026 04:34 via cbsnews.com
  Moose McCray of Acworth says his parents collected a lot of things. But the memories captured in his family's photographs are some of the most precious of them all.They're not just family memories. They're also Acworth's history, nestled right in the McCrays' historic family home on Cherokee Street. "There's one," McCray says, holding a photo of the house. "Before it was ever painted with snow on the ground."Last month, the city moved the McCray family's house to a new site to save it from demol
  
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• Heavy rain hits metro Atlanta: Thunderstorm watches expire, flooding possible

  10-03-2026 04:21 via cbsnews.com
  A line of intense storms is bringing heavy rain and possible hail to Fayette, Coweta, and northern Meriwether counties, with the threat moving southeast. While thunderstorm watches have expired, damaging winds and flooding remain concerns for tonight. Get a 360-degree forecast update from the Next Weather Studio.
  
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• Community outraged after dozens of tires dumped in historic South Fulton cemetery

  10-03-2026 04:17 via cbsnews.com
  A place meant for peace and remembrance has been turned into a dumping ground, leaving the South Fulton community shocked and heartbroken. Members of Pleasant Hill Victory AME Church arrived this week to discover more than 100 discarded tires strewn across the cemetery, some resting directly on graves and even displacing headstones.Pastor Lola Russell of Pleasant Hill AME Church on Stonewall Tell Road says the act is not only illegal, but deeply disrespectful to the ancestors and families w
  
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• Construction begins on $4.16 billion Georgia 400 expansion, promising relief

  10-03-2026 03:57 via cbsnews.com
  Commuters in North Fulton and Forsyth counties are going to see a major change along one of metro Atlanta's busiest highways, but it's going to take five years.Construction has officially begun on a massive expansion of Georgia 400, a $4.16 billion project that will add toll and express lanes along a 16-mile stretch of the corridor. State officials say it is the largest transportation infrastructure project in Georgia's history."This is really about capacity, safety and reliability," the Georgia
  
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• Atlanta traffic crawls as summerlike heat and storm threaten commute

  09-03-2026 23:33 via cbsnews.com
  Midtown Atlanta shows heavy traffic as unseasonably warm, muggy weather continues. Severe thunderstorm watches are in effect for parts of Georgia tonight, with the chance for heavy rain and strong winds overnight.
  
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• Georgia 400 express lane project begins, bringing opportunity and frustrations

  09-03-2026 23:23 via cbsnews.com
  Construction has begin on the largest infrastructure project in Georgia's history - building toll and express lanes on a 16-mile stretch of Georgia 400.
  
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• Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire; suspect arrested, LAPD says

  09-03-2026 23:11 via cbsnews.com
  A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say. Officers were sent to the area at around 1:15 p.m. after learning of shots being fired, according to the LAPD. Upon arrival, they located a suspect and took them into custody without further incident. Police say that the suspect parked her car outside of the home and fired seven gunshots before speeding away. Her vehicle, a white Tes
  
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• NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks' planned Magic City tribute night

  09-03-2026 22:26 via cbsnews.com
  The NBA says it has canceled the Atlanta Hawks' planned promotional night collaboration with strip club and city institution Magic City.In a statement, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said that he believed cancelling "Magic City Monday" was "the right decision for the broader NBA community."The March 16 celebration would have featured a live performance by Atlanta native T.I. In their press release announcing the promotion, the team said visitors would also have the opportunity to try two versions
  
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• Falcons to sign Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to 1-year deal, reports say

  09-03-2026 22:13 via cbsnews.com
  The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly signing Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after his current team released him on Wednesday, reports say.The Dolphins announced their plans Monday to cut Tua Tagovailoa — less than two years after he signed a $212 million extension with the club — in a move that will leave a record $99.2 million of dead money on Miami's salary cap.NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero, and Mike Garafolo report that the Falcons plan to sign Tagovail
  
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• Judge denies Fani Willis' attempt to withhold payment as co-defendants seek nearly $17 million in legal fees

  09-03-2026 21:44 via cbsnews.com
  A Fulton County judge on Monday rejected the Fulton County District Attorney's Office's attempt to withhold payment from President Donald Trump, ruling that the office remains disqualified while allowing Fulton County itself to join the fight over nearly $17 million in legal fees sought by former defendants.The decision from Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee sets up the next phase of litigation in the once-sweeping racketeering case, which collapsed after prosecutors dropped charges against Trum
  
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• Family of Hall County teacher killed during prank asks officials to drop charges against teens

  09-03-2026 21:23 via cbsnews.com
  The family of a Hall County teacher killed in what investigators say was a prank gone wrong is asking authorities to drop the charges against the students who were allegedly involved.According to deputies, a group of five teenagers had gone to 40-year-old North Hall High School Jason Hughes' home and "rolled" his trees with toilet paper, a prank commonly known as TP-ing. When Hughes came outside, authorities say the group ran to two vehicles to leave the area. Hughes apparently tripped in t
  
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• Atlanta unveils human rights action plan ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

  09-03-2026 21:14 via cbsnews.com
  As the city prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Atlanta leaders have unveiled a new Human Rights Action Plan designed to ensure the global event reflects the city's values of inclusion, dignity, and fairness.The City of Atlanta announced the public launch of the ATL26 Human Rights Action Plan on Monday. It's a framework aimed at protecting human rights before, during, and after the tournament. The plan was led by the Mayor's Office of One Atlanta and formally adopted by the
  
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• Georgia 2026 election: Here's who will be on the ballot during May's governor, Senate primaries

  09-03-2026 18:38 via cbsnews.com
  The qualifying stage is over, and now candidates in Georgia's governor and U.S. Senate races have begun the two-month sprint to the May 19 primaries.Friday was the deadline for candidates to submit their qualification documents. Those names will be on the ballot in May for some of the Peach State's crucial races.With Gov. Brian Kemp limited to two terms, the governor's mansion is open, and Democrats are hoping that their recent statewide wins in the Public Service Commission races could mean a c
  
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• Georgia Tech students build moon-like lab to test robots for future missions

  09-03-2026 18:04 via cbsnews.com
  Inside a lab on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus, students are taking the first steps toward the moon without ever leaving Atlanta.A team of aerospace engineering students is using a specialized research facility designed to mimic the lunar surface, allowing them to test robots and technology that could one day support astronauts during future moon missions.The facility, known as the Lu's Navigation and Autonomous Robotics (LUNAR) Lab, is built to recreate the harsh environment astrona
  
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• Atlanta airport warns of delays after ground stops, TSA staffing issues

  09-03-2026 16:27 via cbsnews.com
  Travelers passing through "the world's busiest airport" Monday morning were urged to pack extra patience for their trips.Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport warned passengers to expect longer security lines after extended wait times developed at TSA checkpoints following flight disruptions and ongoing staffing shortages.In an update posted around 8:15 a.m., airport officials said security teams were still working through the ripple effects of two ground stops issued Fri
  
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• U.S. service members killed in the Iran war include a Minnesota mom and an Iowa college student. Here's what we know.

  09-03-2026 16:06 via cbsnews.com
  Since the war with Iran started on Feb. 28, seven American service members have been killed, including a Minnesota mother of two, an Iowa college student and a Florida native remembered by his family as the "life of the party."Five of the fallen service members, all members of a U.S. Army Reserve unit based in Des Moines, Iowa, were positively identified as of Wednesday, March 4. The Pentagon also announced that Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California, "is believe
  
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• Alpharetta teacher turns classroom into adventures for first grade students

  09-03-2026 15:36 via cbsnews.com
  In a first-grade classroom at Creek View Elementary School, Linda Ngo turns learning into an experience. Desks can turn into campsites, math lessons are done around a paper campfire, and students can find themselves roasting imaginary marshmallows while reviewing for a test.It's all part of teacher Linda Ngo's approach to learning: turning lessons into memories her students will never forget.From a coffee shop to a movie theater, to an operating room complete with stethoscopes, Ngo transforms he
  
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• South Fulton police monitoring possible "park takeover" advertised for Monday on social media

  09-03-2026 15:30 via cbsnews.com
  South Fulton officials are warning young people to make responsible choices as they monitor a possible "takeover" event at a local park on Monday.The South Fulton Police Department says that its investigators are aware of a social media flyer encouraging teens to gather for a "park takeover" at Welcome All Park on Will Lee Road.The agency said that it was keeping an eye on social media platforms and working with other law enforcement agencies."While many of these gatherings begin as social media
  
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• Gas prices rising across Georgia as Middle East tensions push oil past $100

  09-03-2026 12:57 via cbsnews.com
  Gas prices are climbing across the United States as rising tensions in the Middle East push oil prices to their highest levels in years.Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, as the war involving Iran enters its second week. Analysts say the spike is already being felt at the pump.According to AAA, the national average price for regular gasoline has climbed to about $3.45 a gallon — roughly 16% higher than just a week ago.G
  
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• At 76, Atlanta ballet dancer proves it's never too late to start

  09-03-2026 12:31 via cbsnews.com
  Keiko Guest says she never let a late start at her life's passion for ballet knock her off her feet. Guest didn't start taking lessons until she was 20 years old. She's still dancing at 76."When I went to see the Louisville Ballet's Swan Lake, I actually sat in the audience and went, oh, holy, holy. Me me me me," Guest said. "And so I went to enroll in a ballet class the very next day."Guest came to the US from Japan; she was born to an African American serviceman and her Japanese mother. H
  
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• Inside Georgia Tech's innovative new Moon Lab

  09-03-2026 12:12 via cbsnews.com
  Let's go to the moon! Georgia Tech students are building a one-of-a-kind research lab that is a very close replica. CBS News Atlanta explores the new Moon Lab at Georgia Tech.
  
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• Beloved Alpharetta elementary school teacher turns learning into an experience

  09-03-2026 12:06 via cbsnews.com
  Step inside Linda Ngo's first-grade classroom in Alpharetta and you're not just stepping into school, you're stepping into a world of imagination.
  
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• Hall County high school teacher struck, killed after alleged prank

  09-03-2026 11:58 via cbsnews.com
  We're learning new details about a Hall County high school teacher killed in an alleged prank gone wrong. 40-year-old Jason Hughes was struck and killed by a student driver on Friday night. Deputies responded to reports that a man was run over in the roadway.
  
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• Teddy Riley discusses new memoir "Remember the Times"

  09-03-2026 11:50 via cbsnews.com
  Legendary hip-hop and R&B producer Teddy Riley helped create the New Jack Swing sound that defined an era. Now, he's sharing the stories behind the music in a new memoir titled "Remember the Times."
  
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• Hundreds rally in Walton County against proposed ICE detention center in Social Circle

  09-03-2026 01:14 via cbsnews.com
  Hundreds of people gathered in Walton County over the weekend to protest a proposed immigration detention center planned for Social Circle, Georgia.Speakers at the rally urged community members and lawmakers to oppose plans to convert a warehouse into a facility that could hold thousands of immigration detainees. Organizers said the event brought together residents, students, veterans, and advocacy groups concerned about the impact the project could have on the small town."It's a solemn atm
  
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• Georgia Republicans push more bills aimed at Fulton County DA Fani Willis

  08-03-2026 22:29 via cbsnews.com
  Georgia Republicans are pushing for more restrictions on local prosecutors, saying their investigation into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis proves the moves are needed.Willis in August 2023 obtained an indictment against Trump and 18 others, accusing them of participating in a wide-ranging scheme to illegally try to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. That case was dismissed in November after courts barred Willis and her office from pursuing it because of an "appe
  
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• Southwest flight diverted to Atlanta after security scare, passenger removed: "Heads down, hands up"

  08-03-2026 22:02 via cbsnews.com
  Passengers on board a Southwest Airlines flight were told to "keep your heads down and hands up" as the plane made an unexpected landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Friday night following a reported security threat. Southwest Airlines Flight 2094 was traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale when the crew diverted the plane to Atlanta shortly before 9:10 p.m. due to what the airline described as a "possible security matter." The aircraft landed safely at 9:06
  
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• Teen drivers learn life-saving skills at advanced driving school designed to prevent crashes

  08-03-2026 21:35 via cbsnews.com
   Teen drivers are getting a chance to practice something most people hope they never face behind the wheel: losing control of a car.At an advanced driving school hosted by the Brakes organization, students ages 15 to 19 are learning how to respond to dangerous road situations such as skidding, panic braking, and sudden obstacles in the road.Instructor Brian Schiele said the program goes beyond traditional driver's education by putting students through real-world scenarios designed to b
  
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• Brookhaven celebrates Women's History Month with event highlighting leadership

  08-03-2026 20:50 via cbsnews.com
  Community leaders, entrepreneurs, and local residents gathered in Brookhaven to celebrate Women's History Month during the 15th annual event, a daylong program focused on leadership, wellness, and community empowerment.The event was organized by Chit Chat Communications, a community engagement organization that hosts cultural and educational programs throughout the year.Founder and CEO Carla Morrison said the celebration is designed to affirm women's contributions and create space for networking
  
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• Hall County teacher dies after being struck during alleged "rolling" prank; 18-year-old charged

  08-03-2026 20:06 via cbsnews.com
  A Hall County man who worked as a teacher has died after authorities say he was struck by a vehicle during a late-night prank outside his home, prompting vehicular homicide charges against an 18-year-old Gainesville resident.The Hall County Sheriff's Office Accident Investigation Unit said the incident happened around 11:40 p.m. Friday in the 4400 block of North Gate Drive. Deputies responded to reports that a man had been run over in the roadway. The victim was identified as Jason Hughes,
  
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• Georgia high school basketball playoffs heat up; Atlanta United gets ready for home opener

  07-03-2026 01:49 via cbsnews.com
  CBS News Atlanta's Sam Crenshaw reports from Georgia State for the high school version of March Madness, and Atlanta United gets ready for their 2026 home opener.
  
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• Atlanta dance legend staying en-pointe at 76 years old.

  07-03-2026 01:44 via cbsnews.com
  One Brookhaven woman is proving that you don't have to let age get in the way of your dreams. 76-year-old Keiko Guest is still studying and performing ballet more than 50 years later.
  
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• Nonprofit opens Zion's Closet resource room to support students and families at Fulton County elementary school

  07-03-2026 01:36 via cbsnews.com
  Filling a need and providing basic resources for students! That's the goal for 'Love Beyond Walls,' a non-profit meeting the needs of students who need clothes and access to computers at A. Phillip Randolph Elementary in Fulton County.Volunteers worked hard painting and assembling furniture to transform a classroom into a resource room known as Zion's Closet. It will be filled with donated clothes and a washer and dryer for students and parents to use."For clothes and the food, there's people th
  
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• City of Atlanta removes Bell Street homeless encampment near Grady Hospital

  07-03-2026 01:34 via cbsnews.com
  On Friday, the City of Atlanta began removing a homeless encampment near Grady Memorial Hospital. The City posted signs that said the closure would take place from March 6 through March 7. As of Friday afternoon, two people still at the encampment didn't know where they were going to go next. Xhexania Xander has lived on Bell Street near the downtown connector since December.  "I'm just trying to hang tough, you know," Xander said. Shawn Ward, who is a certified peer spe
  
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• City of Atlanta begins clearing homeless encampment near Grady Hospital

  07-03-2026 00:08 via cbsnews.com
  On Friday, the City of Atlanta began removing a homeless encampment near Grady Memorial Hospital. The City posted signs that said the closure would take place from March 6 through March 7.
  
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• Rev. Jesse Jackson memorial at House of Hope in Chicago celebrates life, legacy, and work

  07-03-2026 00:00 via cbsnews.com
  The People's Celebration, allowed former presidents, family members, and more to honor the icon of the Civil Rights Movement.
  
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• EV battery maker SK lays off nearly 1,000 workers at Georgia Plant

  06-03-2026 22:00 via cbsnews.com
  Battery company SK Battery America Inc. laid off nearly 1,000 workers at a manufacturing plant northeast of Atlanta on Friday amid automakers' changing electrification plans and uncertain consumer demand for EVs.The company said Friday marked the last working day for 958 plant employees, about 37% of its workforce, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN, notice filed by human resources chief Chuck Moore. Impacted workers will be paid through May 6. The plant will c
  
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• Watch Live: Rev. Jesse Jackson funeral services at House of Hope in Chicago include speeches from Obama, others

  06-03-2026 20:55 via cbsnews.com
  The People's Celebration, the public funeral service for Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., is being held at House of Hope on the far South Side of Chicago.
  
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• Another Atlanta woman arrested in Florida in Bitcoin scam linked to Georgia prison fraud ring, authorities say

  06-03-2026 18:18 via cbsnews.com
  A Georgia woman accused of helping move money from a phone scam impersonating law enforcement has been arrested after investigators traced the stolen funds through cryptocurrency transactions, according to Florida authorities.D'Zyre Youngblood, 28, of Atlanta, is facing charges including grand theft and organized scheme to defraud after detectives linked her to a scam that cost a Florida woman more than $79,000, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said.Investigators said the victim received a phone cal
  
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• Gov. Kemp orders investigation into Hall County sheriff after DUI arrest

  06-03-2026 18:16 via cbsnews.com
  Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a formal investigation into Hall County's sheriff following his recent DUI arrest. Gov. Kemp has appointed a special committee to review the case and determine whether further action is warranted.In an executive order issued Friday, Kemp named Chris Carr, Donnie Harrison and Jeremy Kelley to serve on a three-member investigative panel examining the conduct of Sheriff Gerald Couch.The order follows Couch's arrest on Feb. 27 by the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers
  
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• Another Atlanta woman arrested in Florida in Bitcoin scam linked to Georgia prison fraud ring

  06-03-2026 17:37 via cbsnews.com
  A Georgia woman accused of helping move money from a phone scam impersonating law enforcement has been arrested after investigators traced the stolen funds through cryptocurrency transactions, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.Authorities say D'Zyre Youngblood, 28, of Atlanta, is facing charges including grand theft and organized scheme to defraud after detectives linked her to a scam that cost a Florida woman more than $79,000.Investigators say the victim received a phone call from some
  
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• Watch Live: Rev. Jesse Jackson funeral services at House of Hope in Chicago

  06-03-2026 17:23 via cbsnews.com
  The People's Celebration, the public funeral service for Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., is being held at House of Hope on the far South Side of Chicago.
  
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• Democratic Sen. Elena Parent announces retirement from Georgia Senate

  06-03-2026 16:47 via cbsnews.com
  After a decade in the Georgia Senate, Democratic Sen. Elena Parent has decided not to seek reelection.The metro Atlanta senator, who represents Senate District 44, made the announcement on a video posted to Facebook on Thursday."Serving in the Georgia State Senate has been the honor of a lifetime, and I am deeply grateful to the constituents who placed their trust in me to be their voice," Parent said in a statement. "After careful reflection, I have decided not to seek re-election and instead b
  
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• Market brings women-owned businesses together for International Women's Day

  06-03-2026 15:42 via cbsnews.com
  International Women's Day is Sunday, March 8, and it's all about celebrating the women who lead, create, and lift others up.This weekend in Atlanta, women-owned businesses are coming together for a market built around that mission at the Shed at Elizabeth and Edgewood in Inman Park.CBS News Atlanta caught up with three entrepreneurs, part of an Atlanta business owner sisterhood selling their products on Sunday.Kate Terentieva designed her own card game called Off The Record, meant to bring peopl
  
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• Storm system slowly heading toward Georgia as high temperatures stick around

  06-03-2026 15:01 via cbsnews.com
  We're keeping our eyes on a few pop-up showers on Friday, but the real push for heavier rain will hit the area on Saturday. Before that, we may have record-breaking high temperatures.
  
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• With Texas preparing for messy Senate runoff, Georgia Republicans hoping for Trump endorsement

  06-03-2026 14:54 via cbsnews.com
  Georgia Republicans are getting antsy. As U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff dominates the nation in fundraising and makes his case to voters, three Republicans who want his spot are still competing among themselves for their party's nomination.This week's election frenzy in Texas didn't help. After President Donald Trump declined to help clear the field with an endorsement, Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton are primed for a bitter and expensive runoff that could sap resources needed in m
  
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• Federal judge dismisses $1 billion lawsuit by parents of Georgia teen found dead in gym mat

  06-03-2026 14:28 via cbsnews.com
  A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the parents of a Georgia teen found dead inside a gym mat at his high school against the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement agencies.On Jan. 11, 2013, 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson's classmates found him upside down inside a rolled-up wrestling mat in the Lowndes High School's gymnasium. Investigators determined that Johnson died in a freak accident, stuck, unable to breathe, while trying to retrieve a shoe that fell inside t
  
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• Crossover Day 2026: Lawmakers face crucial legislative deadline at the Georgia Capitol

  06-03-2026 13:26 via cbsnews.com
  The deadline is quickly approaching for Georgia lawmakers working under the Gold Dome to keep their legislation alive.Friday is Crossover Day at the State Capitol, the final day that bills can move from one chamber to the other. Any legislation that doesn't make the switch by midnight is essentially dead for the year.Dozens of bills remain up for debate. Many others, including an attempt to ban car booting, are stuck in committees with little hope of passing. A push to make lemon pepper Georgia'
  
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• Atlanta's Grim Reader Bookshop celebrates the more macabre side of literature

  06-03-2026 12:51 via cbsnews.com
  It's a bit of a food truck meets book club with a dash of spooky season on top.The Grim Reader is a new mobile book shop in Atlanta that's adding a twist to what it means to be dying to get your hands on your next read.Some people may think Atlanta's renowned Oakland Cemetery would be an odd place for a book shop on wheels. Olivia Doyle thinks it's just perfect. "It's filled with birds chirping, a lot of greenery, a lot of beauty, in something that is so haunting, but is something so rich i
  
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• Grim Reader Mobile Bookshop celebrates the darker side of literature

  06-03-2026 12:44 via cbsnews.com
  Atlanta's Grim Reader is a bit food truck meets book club with a dash of spooky season on top.
  
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