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• Murder suspect barricades himself inside Alpharetta Comfort Suites before surrendering, FBI says

  29-12-2025 23:02 via cbsnews.com
   A murder suspect wanted in an Atlanta homicide investigation barricaded himself inside a hotel room at a Comfort Suites in Alpharetta before surrendering to authorities, according to the FBI Atlanta.FBI Atlanta officials said agents went to the Comfort Suites Alpharetta to serve an arrest warrant when the suspect refused to come out of his room and barricaded himself inside.The FBI's SWAT team, along with the North Fulton SWAT team, responded to the scene and began negotiations with the su
  
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• Jimmy Carter honored with towering mural lighting up downtown Atlanta skyline

  29-12-2025 22:07 via cbsnews.com
  Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Georgia native, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family.Though Carter served only one term in the White House, his legacy extended far beyond his presidency. He went on to become one of the most influential humanitarian figures in modern history, advocating for global health, democracy, and human rights. Carter also lived long enough to become the oldest former president in U.
  
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• Henry County Police honor fallen Officer Michael Smith, killed in the line of duty

  29-12-2025 21:43 via cbsnews.com
  Henry County Police is honoring the life and service of Officer Michael Smith, who died after being shot in the line of duty in 2018.Smith was a seven-year veteran of the Henry County Police Department and was known among colleagues for his commitment to public safety and de-escalation.On Dec. 6, 2018, police say Smith responded to a call about a man "acting oddly" inside a dentist's office. Authorities say Smith attempted to de-escalate the situation, but the suspect became combative.A portrait
  
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• Small plane traveling from Miami crashes in Atlanta metro neighborhood; 2 injured

  29-12-2025 19:00 via cbsnews.com
  A small twin-engine plane crashed into a Doraville homeowner's backyard on Sunday morning after experiencing engine trouble just miles from its destination, authorities said.The six-seater Beechcraft King Air B90 went down around 9:35 a.m., about three miles from DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. DeKalb County police said the plane struck trees before crashing near 2692 Homeland Drive in Doraville. Officials said the aircraft did not directly strike any homes or other structures.DeKalb County Fire Rescu
  
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• Backlash grows after Nicki Minaj's Turning Point USA appearance; Bernice King responds

  29-12-2025 18:00 via cbsnews.com
  Backlash is continuing to build after rapper Nicki Minaj made a controversial appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest, delivering remarks that touched on Christianity, politics, and what she described as global persecution of Christians.Afterwards, Bernice King, CEO of The King Center, issued a pointed response on social media that critics say reframed the broader debate around identity, power, and accountability in American politics and culture.According to reporting from The Grio, King s
  
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• Atlanta police officer among two found dead in northeast Atlanta home during welfare check

  29-12-2025 16:59 via cbsnews.com
  Two people, including an Atlanta police officer, were found dead inside a northeast Atlanta home Saturday afternoon after officers were called to check on their welfare, police said.Atlanta officers responded to a welfare check around 4 p.m. on Dec. 27 at a residence on Coolidge Avenue NE. Once inside, officers found a man and a woman deceased in the home, according to Deputy Chief Prenzinna Spann, who spoke during a news conference at the scene.Police said both individuals suffered from gunshot
  
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• Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones

  29-12-2025 14:26 via cbsnews.com
  It's the biggest mystery in Georgia politics right now: Who's paying for the attacks on Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones?Someone operating under the name "Georgians for Integrity" has dumped around $5 million into television ads, mailers and texts. The attacks claim Jones, who already has President Donald Trump's endorsement in his run for governor next year, has been using his office to enrich himself. For any Georgian settling down to watch a football game, the ads have been nearly inescapable s
  
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• Georgia Tech falls to BYU 25-21 in Pop-Tarts Bowl after late comeback

  29-12-2025 12:46 via cbsnews.com
  Georgia Tech closed its season with a tough bowl loss as changes loom on the coaching staff. Sources told CBS Sports that Florida is expected to hire Yellow Jackets wide receivers coach Trent McKnight.McKnight is expected to work with inside receivers at Florida, where he would reunite with new Gators offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner. The two worked together the past two seasons at Georgia Tech, where McKnight coached multiple All-ACC receivers. Before his time on The Flats, McKnight s
  
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• Buddhist monks on cross-country Walk for Peace arrive in Georgia

  29-12-2025 00:21 via cbsnews.com
  A group of Buddhist monks walking more than 2,000 miles from Texas to Washington, D.C. passed through Georgia this weekend as part of a months-long Walk for Peace, drawing hundreds of supporters along the route.The monks entered Georgia on Saturday, traveling through Troup County and spending the night in Hogansville before continuing toward Coweta County and metro Atlanta. Local law enforcement agencies, including the Troup County Sheriff's Office and the Hogansville Police Department, escorted
  
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