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• Atlanta Hawks mascot loses dance battle in viral moment with young fan

  01-01-2026 22:54 via cbsnews.com
  A young Atlanta Hawks fan has already checked off his first New Year's resolution of 2026, and he did it in front of a packed State Farm Arena.During a timeout at Wednesday night's Hawks game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a fan named Asir stepped onto the court with a bold goal: beat Harry the Hawk in a dance battle. What followed quickly became one of the night's most memorable moments and a viral hit online.As part of a New Year's resolution–themed in-arena segment, Asir told the c
  
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• Metro Atlanta drug bust leads to fentanyl, firearms, hand grenade, cash; 10 arrested

  01-01-2026 20:16 via cbsnews.com
  More than $1 million worth of illegal drugs, including a large amount of fentanyl, has been taken off metro Atlanta streets after a months-long investigation that led to 10 arrests, authorities said.Investigators with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force, working alongside the FBI's Atlanta and Cartersville offices, executed multiple search warrants on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. The searches uncovered a large amount of illegal drugs, weapons and cash tied to drug t
  
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• Metro Atlanta drug bust leads to $1 million in fentanyl, hand grenade, cash; 10 arrested

  01-01-2026 20:16 via cbsnews.com
  More than $1 million worth of illegal drugs, including a large amount of fentanyl, has been taken off metro Atlanta streets after a months-long investigation that led to 10 arrests, authorities said.Investigators with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force, working alongside the FBI's Atlanta and Cartersville offices, executed multiple search warrants on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. The searches uncovered a large amount of illegal drugs, weapons and cash tied to drug t
  
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• Coca-Cola plans to cut about 75 jobs at its Atlanta headquarters in early 2026

  01-01-2026 18:39 via cbsnews.com
  Coca-Cola plans to lay off about 75 employees at its Atlanta corporate headquarters beginning around February, according to a notice the company sent to Georgia workforce officials.In a letter dated Dec. 30 to the Georgia Office of Workforce Development, Coca-Cola said the layoffs are part of a broader reorganization announced in 2025 as the company reshapes its workforce to support what it described as its next phase of growth. The job cuts will affect employees at the company's headquarters at
  
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• No charges after toddler shot in head on Christmas morning, GBI says

  01-01-2026 16:52 via cbsnews.com
  The shooting of a 2-year-old boy on Christmas morning in Walker County has been ruled accidental by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and no charges will be filed. The child was shot in the head at a home on Tarvin Road in Rock Spring and survived emergency surgery. Deputies with the Walker County Sheriff's Office were called to the home around 9:50 a.m. on Christmas Day after receiving a report of a child with a gunshot wound, Sheriff Steve Wilson said. Deputies and EMS rushed the
  
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• Georgia expected to play pivotal role in 2026 midterm elections

  01-01-2026 15:43 via cbsnews.com
  Georgia is once again expected to play a pivotal role in this year's midterm elections, with races for a competitive U.S. Senate seat and a new governor drawing national attention. Here's an overview of the key races and election dates in Georgia.KEY DATESCandidate Qualifying – March 2-6, 2026Primary Election – May 19, 2026Primary Runoff – June 16, 2026General Election – November 3, 2026General Runoff – December 1, 2026KEY FEDERAL RACESU.S. SenateIncumbent Sen.
  
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• Atlanta replaces Peach Drop with drones and fireworks for New Year's Eve celebration

  01-01-2026 04:30 via cbsnews.com
  Atlanta is ushering in the New Year with a major shift to its longtime tradition.City leaders are officially moving away from the Peach Drop, replacing it with a citywide drone countdown and fireworks display designed to spread crowds across multiple neighborhoods rather than concentrating them downtown.The drone countdown is scheduled to begin at 11:45 p.m., followed by a midnight fireworks show visible from several locations across the city.Officials say the new approach gives residents and vi
  
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• Gwinnett County libraries ring in 2026 early with "Noon Year's Eve" celebration for kids

  01-01-2026 00:27 via cbsnews.com
  Staying up until midnight isn't for everyone — especially families with young children. That's why Gwinnett County Public Library helped kids welcome the new year a little earlier.Families gathered at the Duluth branch for a festive "Noon Year's Eve" celebration, complete with music, bubbles and a countdown to midday instead of midnight."Three, two, one — Happy New Year!" kids shouted as bubbles filled the room and music kicked off the celebration.For many of the young partygoers, it
  
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• Georgia monk injured during Walk for Peace continues to spread its message: "I'm very, very proud"

  01-01-2026 00:23 via cbsnews.com
  A group of Buddhist monks' 120-day Walk for Peace has crossed states, cities, and communities. Now on its 67th day and passing through metro Atlanta, the group's schedule included reflections from a metro Atlanta monk originally part of the journey.As the monks walked from Decatur to visit one of their own, a man who can no longer walk beside them, Venerable Maha Dom says his spirit never left their path."I am very proud, first and foremost, to partake in this Walk for Peace project," Maha Dom s
  
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