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• Georgia's White County working to recover after ice storm leaves residents without power

  26-01-2026 23:54 via cbsnews.com
  More than 7,000 people remain without power in Georgia's White County after the weekend's ice storm toppled trees and felled power lines.That's roughly a third of the county, according to U.S. Census data. Officials tell CBS News Atlanta the recovery is going to be long and far from easy."So, it has been compared to a Category 2 hurricane," said White County Public Information Officer Bryce Barrett. "We've got 10, 15, 35-year veterans that said that they've never seen anything like this before."
  
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• Emory says physician tied to Iranian official no longer employed after protest

  26-01-2026 23:11 via cbsnews.com
  Emory University confirms that a physician who is the daughter of a senior Iranian government official is no longer employed by the university, following protests outside one of its cancer facilities last week.In an email sent to medical school faculty on Friday, Emory University School of Medicine Dean Sandra Wong said the doctor is no longer a university employee. The announcement came after a Jan. 19 protest outside Emory's Winship Cancer Institute, where Iranian-American demonstrators gather
  
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• Georgia school cancellations: Hazardous conditions force some districts to remain closed on Tuesday

  26-01-2026 22:34 via cbsnews.com
  Some Georgia school districts will remain shut down on Tuesday as the state recovers from the weekend's ice storm.On Monday, school districts across North Georgia either canceled classes or went remote due to possibly hazardous road conditions.With temperatures still remaining low, some school districts have decided to reopen on Tuesday. Others that were more greatly impacted by the storm will remain closed.See the latest school updates below:Opening on Tuesday Atlanta Public SchoolsBartow
  
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• Georgia's White County working to recover after ice storm leaves third of residents without power

  26-01-2026 19:42 via cbsnews.com
  More than 11,000 people remain without power in Georgia's White County after the weekend's ice storm toppled trees and felled power lines.That's roughly a third of the county, according to U.S. Census data. Officials tell CBS News Atlanta the recovery is going to be long and far from easy."So, it has been compared to a Category 2 hurricane," said White County Public Information Officer Bryce Barrett. "We've got 10, 15, 35-year veterans that said that they've never seen anything like this before.
  
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• Georgia lawmakers react after Border Patrol agent kills man in Minneapolis

  26-01-2026 18:44 via cbsnews.com
  A fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis over the weekend is drawing sharp reactions from Georgia lawmakers.  Their stances are reopening a national debate over Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the growing federal presence in U.S. cities.Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse at the Department of Veterans Affairs, was shot and killed around 9 a.m. Saturday in south Minneapolis by a U.S. Border Patrol agent. The shooting comes less than thre
  
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• Chicago's O'Hare claims U.S.'s busiest airport title, but Atlanta disputes losing crown

  26-01-2026 17:51 via cbsnews.com
  Has a new airport taken the crown for America's busiest airport away from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson? That depends on who you ask.Last week, Chicago officials announced that O'Hare International Airport was the busiest airfield in the United States, taking the honor from Atlanta.The Midwest city pointed to data from the Federal Aviation Administration, which showed that 857,392 planes took off or landed at O'Hare in 2025, a massive increase of 10.5% compared to 2024. The data showed that Atlan
  
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• New Georgia law strengthens HVAC warranty protections for homeowners and buyers

  26-01-2026 17:08 via cbsnews.com
  A new Georgia law is changing how HVAC warranties work, giving homeowners and future buyers stronger protections and fewer surprises when costly repairs are needed.The law aims to prevent HVAC manufacturers from requiring product registration in order to receive full warranty coverage. It also allows warranties to transfer automatically to new homeowners and ensures warranty coverage begins at the time of installation, not registration.For HVAC professionals like Jason Peavey, owner of PV Heatin
  
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• Fewer flights canceled at the Atlanta airport, but problems caused by ice storm remain

  26-01-2026 16:26 via cbsnews.com
  A day after the massive ice storm passed through Georgia, crews at the Atlanta airport are working to get business back to normal.On Sunday, nearly 1,200 flights arriving or departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were canceled. Over 500 were delayed. At one point, the airport issued a ground delay that averaged around 117 minutes for all flights.Monday's situation at the airport was much calmer, despite below-freezing temperatures that caused the weekend's rainfall
  
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• Ice storm impacts continue as cold temperatures refreeze wet roads across Georgia

  26-01-2026 14:51 via cbsnews.com
  The National Weather Service says the warning will stay in place until 10 a.m. for large portions of north and northeast Georgia, including the Atlanta metro area. While most of the moisture has moved out, freezing temperatures have caused leftover rain, slush and standing water to turn back into ice overnight.
  
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• Georgia winter storm: Ice warning remains in effect as refreezing roads and black ice impact Monday travel

  26-01-2026 14:33 via cbsnews.com
  An ice storm warning remains in effect across much of north Georgia early Monday as dangerously cold temperatures refreeze wet roads, creating slick and hazardous travel conditions during the morning commute.Ice Storm Warning remains in effect across north GeorgiaThe National Weather Service says the warning will stay in place until 10 a.m. for large portions of north and northeast Georgia, including the Atlanta metro area. While most of the moisture has moved out, freezing temperatures have cau
  
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• Fire crews battle large house fire in Forest Park; injuries reported

  26-01-2026 13:23 via cbsnews.com
  Firefighters in Forest Park are battling a large fire Monday morning in a single-family home, and prompting nearby residents to stay away as crews work to control the flames.Forest Park Fire & Emergency Services said crews are responding to the fire off Dunwoody Drive where at least two people have been reported injured. Officials have not yet released details about the extent of those injuries.Photos courtesy of Forest Park Fire & Emergency Services. Public safety officials are asking n
  
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• Michael F. Adams, former UGA President, dies at 77

  26-01-2026 12:53 via cbsnews.com
  Michael F. Adams, president emeritus of the University of Georgia and a transformative leader in higher education, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 77.Adams is survived by his wife, Mary Lynn Ethridge Adams; their sons, David Adams and Taylor Adams (Carrie); and three granddaughters, Campbell, Tucker, and Lawson Adams.Serving as UGA's 21st president from 1997 to 2013, Adams guided the institution through a period of significant growth and national recognition. Under his
  
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• Atlanta wakes to dense fog and ice as cold, wet weather sweeps the city

  26-01-2026 03:34 via cbsnews.com
  Cold temperatures and relentless rain set the tone for Atlanta today, as the city awoke to dense fog blanketing neighborhoods and downtown streets. Early risers found visibility limited, with iconic skyscrapers and highways partially obscured by the morning mist—a scene that made for a slow, cautious start for the few drivers venturing out.Ice coated cars, grass, and tree limbs throughout Atlanta early Sunday morning.CBS News Atlanta In many areas, a thin veneer of ice coated cars, grass,
  
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• City of Atlanta suspends solid waste services Monday due to winter weather

  26-01-2026 03:10 via cbsnews.com
  The City of Atlanta has announced the suspension of all solid waste, recycling, yard debris, and bulk collection services on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, as hazardous winter weather bears down on the region.City officials say the move is necessary to protect the safety and well-being of sanitation crews amid dangerous conditions. Residents are urged not to place their carts at the curb on Monday, as no collections will take place."The safety of our crews is our top priority," the City stated in a rele
  
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• Fulton, DeKalb County, and College Park Government offices announce closures due to winter storm

  26-01-2026 02:26 via cbsnews.com
  Due to the forecasted inclement winter weather, several metro Atlanta governments have announced closures for the safety of residents and employees.Fulton County government offices will be closed on Monday. Officials are monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed. Essential public safety operations will continue.DeKalb County has announced that all county offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 27. Public safety operations will continue as normal.In College Par
  
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• Fulton County Government offices to close Monday due to winter storm

  26-01-2026 01:32 via cbsnews.com
  All Fulton County government offices and public facilities—including courthouses, libraries, senior centers, and tax offices—will be closed to the public on Monday, Jan. 26, as Winter storm weather threatens to bring severe conditions to the metro Atlanta area.Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts declared a state of emergency Friday in preparation for the approaching winter storm, which is expected to impact much of North Georgia. Essential public safety and infrastructure services
  
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