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• Family sues Delta and KLM for $200,000, claiming they were attacked by bed bug infestation on flight

  31-12-2025 19:51 via cbsnews.com
  A Virginia family has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines after they claim they were bitten by bed bugs while onboard a flight.In the complaint, which was filed on Dec. 18 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, the Albuquerque family states that a planned vacation from their Roanoke home to Belgrade, Serbia, ended with them being forced to dispose of their clothes and personal items due to the infestation.According to the l
  
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• Police chase ends with deadly officer-involved shooting in Gwinnett County

  31-12-2025 17:36 via cbsnews.com
  A police chase in Gwinnett County late Tuesday night ended with an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead, authorities said.Gwinnett County police said its officers responded around 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 30 to the 5700 block of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard after locating a vehicle connected to an incident in another jurisdiction. During the encounter, the department said the suspect —  39-year-old Brent Elvin Ivy — rammed a marked patrol car, making it undrivable, and
  
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• Coyote that attacked multiple people, dogs in Buford neighborhoods tests positive for rabies

  31-12-2025 17:21 via cbsnews.com
  A coyote that attacked multiple people and dogs around Buford has tested positive for rabies, Gwinnett County health officials say.According to authorities with the Gwinnett Animal Shelter, the three incidents happened in multiple neighborhoods around the city on Dec. 26 and 27. The first attack near Holland Park Drive left a resident and a dog injured. The second and third attacks both happened within an hour on the morning of Dec. 27 near Wyncliff Court and Bennies Way. Those attacks involved
  
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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution prints final newspaper, shifts to all-digital format

  31-12-2025 15:31 via cbsnews.com
  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has printed its final newspaper, marking the end of a 157-year chapter in Georgia history and officially transitioning the longtime publication into a fully digital news outlet. The front-page story of the final print edition asks a fitting question: "What is the future of local media in Atlanta?" The historic last issue is also being sold for $8, a significant increase from the typical $2.00 price. Wednesday, Dec. 31, marks the last day The AJC will be
  
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• Georgia judge tosses landmark racketeering charges against "Cop City" protesters

  31-12-2025 13:14 via cbsnews.com
  A Georgia judge on Tuesday tossed racketeering charges against dozens of defendants accused of a yearslong conspiracy to halt the construction of a police and firefighter training facility that critics call "Cop City."Fulton County Judge Kevin Farmer said in the order that Republican Attorney General Chris Carr didn't have the authority to secure the 2023 indictments under Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations law, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Farmer said he need
  
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• Gospel music legend Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving an enduring legacy of worship

  31-12-2025 05:34 via cbsnews.com
  The gospel music world is mourning the loss of a giant. Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and composer whose music reshaped modern worship, has died at the age of 77.For decades, Smallwood's music did more than fill sanctuaries — it shaped how worship sounded and felt for churches across generations. Revered as both a musical scholar and a spiritual guide, his compositions blended classical structure, traditional gospel, and Pentecostal praise in a way few had ever
  
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• Sports with Sam: History, highlights & heat checks — From Lemon Street to the CFP and the Falcons�

  31-12-2025 05:33 via cbsnews.com
  High school basketball meets history at the Lemon Street Classic in Marietta, where teams competed while honoring Lemon Street, the city’s pre-integration school for Black students, with scholarships awarded through the Ludacris Foundation. Plus, Georgia fans take over New Orleans as the Bulldogs return to CFP action, the Falcons surge behind a dominant night from Bijan Robinson, and the Hawks hope a key return can help snap a seven-game skid. From meaning beyond the scoreboard to must-win
  
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• Gospel music legend Richard Smallwood dies at 77

  31-12-2025 05:26 via cbsnews.com
  The Grammy-nominated composer and gospel pioneer, whose music transformed modern worship and inspired generations of churches and artists, is remembered for blending faith, excellence and spiritual power through song.
  
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• Father shares son's story, praises APD's efforts to support officer mental health

  31-12-2025 05:23 via cbsnews.com
  A grieving father is sharing his son's story while praising the Atlanta Police Department for expanding mental health resources for officers — a conversation centered on pressure, trauma and why asking for help can be so difficult.Lucas Sizemore was just weeks away from starting a new chapter. After moving south from Michigan, the 24-year-old had his keys in hand and was preparing to begin his career as an Atlanta police officer."Always lit up the room," said his father, Brian Sizemore. "Y
  
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• DeKalb County warming centers open as freezing temperatures move into metro Atlanta

  31-12-2025 05:12 via cbsnews.com
  With freezing temperatures expected to settle across metro Atlanta overnight, DeKalb County has opened its warming centers to provide shelter, heat and meals for people who need a safe place to escape the cold.All of the county's warming centers are operated by Frontline Response International, an organization that focuses on year-round outreach and emergency response during extreme weather.24-year-old mother Satavia Martin and her 8-month-old son Nasiah stay at a DeKalb County warming center fo
  
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• Flu and RSV cases rise across Georgia as doctors urge prevention this winter

  31-12-2025 03:05 via cbsnews.com
  As respiratory virus season intensifies, doctors are urging families across metro Atlanta and Georgia to take extra precautions as flu and RSV cases continue to climb among children, according to guidance from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.Pediatric health leaders say emergency departments are seeing an uptick in young patients with flu-like symptoms and respiratory distress — a familiar seasonal pattern that can be especially dangerous for infants, toddlers, and children with underlyin
  
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• UNCF's 42nd Atlanta Mayor's masked ball raises $4 million to support HBCUs and students

  31-12-2025 02:43 via cbsnews.com
  The 42nd annual Atlanta Mayor's Masked Ball raised $4 million on Dec. 20 to support historically Black colleges and universities and the students they serve, organizers announced.Held at the Signia Hotel Atlanta, the black-tie gala was hosted by Andre Dickens, alongside Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO of UNCF.Award-winning actor and comedian Anthony Anderson, a proud HBCU alumnus, served as emcee, bringing humor and inspiration to an evening centered on education and opportunity. The legenda
  
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• Atmospheric River returns, cold air sweeps east

  31-12-2025 01:45 via cbsnews.com
  Next Weather meteorologist Dagmar Midcaps says there is rain in the picture, but this is not shaping up to be a horrible deluge. The bigger story right now is the repeat weather pattern that’s been locked in across the U.S. To the east, a large winter storm system is exiting into the Upper Atlantic, continuing to funnel cold air into the region as rain moves offshore. That setup keeps temperatures suppressed and maintains a wintry feel even as precipitation pulls away.
  
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• Georgia taxpayers have one more day to decide where some of their tax dollars go. Rural hospitals hope you'll send that money their way

  31-12-2025 01:09 via cbsnews.com
  The Rural Hospital Tax Credit, administered through the nonprofit Georgia HEART, allows taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar state income tax credit when they donate to qualified rural hospitals. The program has become a critical lifeline for facilities struggling to stay open — enabling hospitals to keep maternity wards operating, expand cancer care and offer mobile health services.Ben Saylor, CEO of Georgia HEART, said the tax credit offers stability at a time when rural hospita
  
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• How a running organization is helping metro Atlanta girls build confidence and lasting friendships

  31-12-2025 00:38 via cbsnews.com
  Girls across metro Atlanta are lacing up their running shoes and building confidence, friendships and self-esteem through a program designed to empower young girls.Kennedy Barnes and Lillian Peters, both from Buckhead, are participants in Girls on the Run, a national organization that uses physical activity to help girls develop healthy habits and positive self-worth. One of the program's signature activities is a 5K run, which encourages participants to set goals and support one another along t
  
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• Buddhist monks draw largest crowd yet as peace walk reaches Decatur

  31-12-2025 00:36 via cbsnews.com
  Hundreds of people gathered along DeKalb County streets Tuesday as a group of Buddhist monks continued their 2,300-mile walk to Washington, D.C., drawing the largest crowd the group says it has seen so far.Despite cold temperatures, supporters waited for hours in Decatur to catch a glimpse of the monks and offer encouragement as they made their way through the county. Many came carrying signs, donations, and messages of peace, while others documented the moment, saying they felt they were witnes
  
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• The Battery Atlanta prepares for family-friendly and late-night New Year's Eve celebrations

  31-12-2025 00:21 via cbsnews.com
  The countdown to 2026 is officially underway at The Battery Atlanta, where crews are putting the final touches on what organizers say will be one of the venue's biggest nights of the year.Sound and lighting equipment lined the plaza on Tuesday as preparations continued for a full evening of celebrations designed to welcome both families and late-night partygoers."This time tomorrow, thousands of people will be here getting ready to ring in the New Year," said Lauren Abernethy with the Braves Dev
  
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