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• Multiple people arrested for shooting that critically injured 3-year-old in DeKalb County, police say

  05-01-2026 22:57 via cbsnews.com
  DeKalb County police have arrested three people for a shooting that left a 3-year-old boy in critical condition over the weekend.Shortly before 7 p.m. on Sunday, officers were called to a report of a shooting in the 300 block of North Stone Mountain Lincoln Road. When they got to the scene, they found the 3-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound.Investigators believe the shooting happened during an argument between a group at a nearby gas station. The bullet hit a vehicle stopped by traf
  
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• Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens officially begins second term: "I am truly blessed"

  05-01-2026 22:35 via cbsnews.com
  Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens was sworn in Monday for a second term, taking the oath of office in front of a large crowd at Georgia State University.As he begins another four years leading Georgia's largest city, Dickens said, "As a sixteen-year-old boy, I set my sights on a dream: to serve the city that raised me. A city shaped by giants—Mayor Maynard Jackson, Ambassador Andrew Young, Congressman John Lewis, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."Dickens, Atlanta's 61st mayor, was re-elected by a w
  
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• Georgia man dressed only in a tablecloth arrested after trying to steal car, police say

  05-01-2026 22:29 via cbsnews.com
  A man is in custody in Gwinnett County after police say he stole a vehicle during a crime spree while wearing just a tablecloth.Mackienzy Kahl is facing charges of theft by taking, first-degree burglary, entering an automobile or other motor vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or felony, loitering and prowling, and driving without a valid license.Officials with the Gwinnett County Police Department say they received a report of a stolen truck from a pool company on Dec. 2.Later that day, i
  
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• Marjorie Taylor Greene marks her last day in Congress after resignation

  05-01-2026 17:56 via cbsnews.com
  After six years in office, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is stepping down from her seat in the House of Representatives.In letters to Gov. Brian Kemp and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson obtained by CBS News Atlanta, Greene said that she would resign from the House of Representatives at 11:59 p.m. on Monday."It has been my honor and privilege to serve the people of Georgia's 14th congressional district," Greene wrote.The controversial Georgia lawmaker was first elected in 2020 and was heavily fav
  
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• Body of Georgia man missing since Christmas Day found in west Georgia lake, deputies say

  05-01-2026 16:35 via cbsnews.com
  The search for a Georgia man reported missing on Christmas Day has ended with a tragic discovery, authorities say.Troup County deputies say they began looking for 34-year-old Fernando Ortiz after receiving reports that he was last seen on Liberty Road on the afternoon of Dec. 25.Fernando Ortiz's body was found in West Point Lake days after he was reported missing.Troup County Sheriff's Office For days, deputies and the Troup County Fire Department, Troup County Emergency Management Agency, Georg
  
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• Falcons promote Greg Beadles to CEO as Arthur Blank reshapes organization

  05-01-2026 16:00 via cbsnews.com
  More front office changes are underway for the Atlanta Falcons, as owner Arthur Blank has announced a new team president and CEO to lead the franchise into the future. In a letter addressed to Falcons fans and the Atlanta community, Blank announced that Greg Beadles has been elevated to president and CEO of the Atlanta Falcons, effective immediately. Beadles succeeds Rich McKay, who moves fully into an expanded leadership role across Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment after more
  
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• Dense fog forces ground stop for flights bound for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

  05-01-2026 14:46 via cbsnews.com
  A weather-related ground stop has been issued at the nation's busiest airport Monday morning. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, departures from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have been grounded from 7:49 a.m. to at least 9:00 a.m. due to low cloud ceilings, which can limit pilots' visibility during landings. The FAA said there was a medium chance, between 30% and 60%, that the ground stop could be extended.The National Weather Service has also issued a dens
  
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• Alford's red-zone pick saves Falcons' 19-17 win over Saints, giving NFC South title to Panthers

  05-01-2026 01:57 via cbsnews.com
  The Atlanta Falcons' season-ending win over the New Orleans Saints was important to the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Falcons coach Raheem Morris was only focused on finishing a disappointing season with a fourth straight win and sweeping his team's top rival.Dee Alford's red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 on Sunday to give the NFC South title to Carolina."That's always good to beat the Saints, man," Morris
  
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• Atlanta soul food icon The Busy Bee expanding to Centennial Yards near Mercedes-Benz Stadium

  05-01-2026 00:22 via cbsnews.com
  For generations of Atlantans, The Busy Bee has been more than a restaurant. It's been a gathering place, a cultural landmark, and a living archive of the city's Westside history.Now, the storied soul food institution is expanding, signing a lease for a new 2,985-square-foot location at The Mitchell, a residential tower within the massive Centennial Yards redevelopment just steps from Mercedes-Benz Stadium.Founded in 1947, The Busy Bee has earned national acclaim for its from-scratch Southern coo
  
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