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• Marietta parents charged with child abuse after 5-year-old pronounced dead, investigation underway

  04-02-2026 23:16 via cbsnews.com
  On Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, Cobb County 911 received an emergency call from 462 Ramona Street just after 6:00 PM. Both parents were on the line, reporting that their five-year-old son was not breathing and that they had been performing CPR for several minutes.Police, Fire, and Metro Ambulance units were immediately dispatched. Marietta Police and Fire arrived together to find the family inside the home, with the unresponsive child lying on the floor. Marietta firefighters quickly took over CPR from
  
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• Atlanta, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper reach settlement over wastewater treatment plant pollution

  04-02-2026 22:44 via cbsnews.com
  The City of Atlanta and the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper have settled a years-long lawsuit over pollution from one of the city's wastewater treatment plants.In 2024, the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper filed a federal lawsuit against the city, claiming that the R.M. Clayton Water Reclamation Center, Atlanta's largest wastewater treatment facility, violated the Clean Water Act by dumping harmful levels of bacteria into the river.The organization said that water samples showed spikes in E. coli bacteria an
  
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• Massive Georgia drug bust leads to 55 arrests in fentanyl, cocaine and meth trafficking case, FBI says

  04-02-2026 22:18 via cbsnews.com
  Federal and local law enforcement agencies carried out a sweeping takedown across Georgia and several other states, arresting nearly all of the suspects named in a major drug trafficking case centered in Glynn County and on St. Simons Island.According to the FBI's Atlanta Division, 55 of the 56 people indicted in the case were taken into custody during early morning raids involving more than 150 federal agents, deputies and police officers. The arrests targeted a drug trafficking organization ac
  
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• Former student attacks multiple children, staff member at Fulton County elementary school, officials say

  04-02-2026 22:08 via cbsnews.com
  Police have detained a Fulton County middle school student who officials say went back to elementary school and attacked other children and a staff member.Authorities with the Fulton County School System tell CBS News Atlanta the scary situation happened at Heards Ferry Elementary School on Wednesday.According to officials, a "middle-school-aged former Heards Ferry School student" entered the playground on campus and assaulted multiple students as well as a staff member.Officers with the Fulton
  
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• Nearly 55 arrested in massive drug trafficking bust spanning Georgia and multiple states

  04-02-2026 21:03 via cbsnews.com
  Federal and local law enforcement agencies carried out a sweeping takedown across Georgia and several other states, arresting nearly all of the suspects named in a major drug trafficking case centered in Glynn County and on St. Simons Island.According to the FBI's Atlanta Division, 55 of the 56 people indicted in the case were taken into custody during early morning raids involving more than 150 federal agents, deputies and police officers. The arrests targeted a drug trafficking organization ac
  
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• Lil Jon's son, DJ Young Slade, reported missing after leaving Georgia home

  04-02-2026 18:02 via cbsnews.com
  Police in Milton, Georgia are asking the public for help after Atlanta rapper Lil Jon's son was reported mission.Authorities have been searching for 27-year-old Nathan Smith, who professionally goes by DJ Young Slade, for more than a day.Smith was reportedly last seen at his home on Baldwin Drive and Mayfield Road at around 6 a.m. on Tuesday. Authorities say he left the home on foot and does not have his phone."He may be disoriented and in need of assistance," the Milton Police Department's repo
  
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• Fulton County asks federal judge to return 2020 election records seized by FBI

  04-02-2026 17:51 via cbsnews.com
  Fulton County officials moved Wednesday to regain control of thousands of 2020 election records seized by federal agents last week. An emergency motion has been filed in federal court as county leaders warn the investigation could have sweeping implications for elections nationwide.County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said during a Wednesday morning news conference at the Fulton County Government Center that the county has formally asked a federal judge to order the return of election
  
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• University of Georgia investing $800,000 in program providing students with AI tools

  04-02-2026 17:14 via cbsnews.com
  The University of Georgia is investing $800,000 into a pilot program giving its students access to artificial intelligence tools in the hopes it will keep them competitive in the job market.UGA President Jere W. Morehead announced the pilot program during his annual State of the University Address on Wednesday.The program would give thousands of students licenses for AI tools, including ChatGPT Edu and Gemini Pro."Faculty and staff already have access to these platforms through their departments
  
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• Walk the Line: What could fix Atlanta's traffic problem?

  04-02-2026 16:31 via cbsnews.com
  Stuck in your car for a while? You're not alone. CBS News Atlanta Mornings' Alexa Liacko stopped by the Atlanta Beltline to ask people what they think the city could do to fix its notorious traffic slowdowns.
  
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• Georgia army veteran faces deportation after 50 years in U.S.: "Thank you for your service...should mean something"

  04-02-2026 15:52 via cbsnews.com
  A Covington Army veteran who has lived in the U.S. for more than 50 years faces imminent deportation.Godfrey Wade, a Jamaican-born veteran, has been in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody for nearly five months. His attorney says an emergency stay of removal was denied, but an appeal is pending.Loved ones said Wade's years of military service should count for something. He's been missing from the home he shares with fiancée April Watkins, who said, "We've built an amazi
  
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• Tellus Science Museum opens interactive exhibit teaching children how to measure

  04-02-2026 15:43 via cbsnews.com
  Measuring might feel like math in the classroom, but at the Tellus Science Museum, it looks a lot more like playtime.A new hands-on exhibit is helping children learn how to measure by using their own hands, feet, and imagination, turning an everyday skill into an interactive experience that feels more like fun than homework.Ever wondered how tall you are in your own feet? At the museum, kids can find out. Measuring themselves with their hands or feet is just one of the ways young visitors are le
  
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• Funeral service set for Georgia police officer killed during hotel shooting

  04-02-2026 14:42 via cbsnews.com
  Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Gwinnett County police officer killed in the line of duty. Family, fellow officers, and community members are set to gather this weekend to honor Officer Pradeep Tamang.The Celebration of Life service for Officer Tamang is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville. The Gwinnett County Police Department is inviting the public to attend and to line the procession route afterward as a show of support for the fallen officer an
  
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• Newnan mom of 6 turns adversity into viral dishes cooked from the heart

  04-02-2026 13:43 via cbsnews.com
  A Newnan mother is using social media to share recipes, build community, and show what perseverance looks like.If you're scrolling through your social media feed, you may have seen mom of six Tiana Carston turning everyday meals into special moments.For Carston, watching her kids devour her kitchen creations is worth every spoonful."You see, it feels like a restaurant in here. I always set things up catering-style," Cartson said.Known online as Tiana's Half Dozen, Carston has turned everyday mea
  
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• Cooking with love: How one Georgia mom turned hard times into viral family meals

  04-02-2026 13:29 via cbsnews.com
  A Newnan mother is using social media to share recipes, build community, and show what perseverance looks like.
  
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• Former Boston street musician finds new audience performing on Atlanta's Beltline

  04-02-2026 13:26 via cbsnews.com
  Caleb Hensinger is not your normal street performer. When he's finished setting up his piano and speakers on the Beltline, he starts a one-of-a-kind show."I always wanted to be like an entertainer and like the one-man band, like kind of fashion. But I would never imagine it like this," Hensinger said. Hensinger is known as the "Human DJ." During his performances, Hensinger sings, raps, beatboxes, plays the piano, and plays the trumpet. Often, all at once."I mean, it's incredible. When you p
  
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• Atlanta street performer known as the "Human DJ" wows crowds on the Beltline

  04-02-2026 13:10 via cbsnews.com
  Caleb Hensinger is not your normal street performer. When he's finished setting up his piano and speakers on the Beltline, he starts a one-of-a-kind show.
  
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• How tall are you in apples? Kids learn measurement through play at Tellus Science Museum

  04-02-2026 12:57 via cbsnews.com
  A new exhibit at the Tellus Science Museum is helping kids learn how to measure using their hands, their feet, and a lot of imagination.
  
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• Rain needed in Atlanta: Wet weather brings relief, sunshine returns soon

  04-02-2026 05:24 via cbsnews.com
  Showers move through metro Atlanta, helping drought conditions before clearing skies and milder temps return. Meteorologist Orelon Sidney tracks the rain and when you can expect the sun to come back.
  
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• Atlanta students compete in Black History Bowl, showcasing knowledge and pride on stage

  04-02-2026 05:19 via cbsnews.com
  While all students learn about Black history in school, some are taking their knowledge to the stage for the eighth annual Black History Bowl.Seventh grader Elisheba Parker, the only returning member on Awtrey Middle School's team, remembers feeling like an underdog last year. "I was like, 'Oh, I'm not gonna know this. I'm not gonna be good at this…'" Parker recalled.Now, she's back for the love of the game. After finishing in second place for the past two years, Parker and her teammates
  
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• Covington army veteran faces deportation after 50 years in U.S.: "Thank you for your service...should mean something"

  04-02-2026 05:08 via cbsnews.com
  A Covington Army veteran who has lived in the U.S. for more than 50 years faces imminent deportation.Godfrey Wade, a Jamaican-born veteran, has been in ICE custody for nearly five months. His attorney says an emergency stay of removal was denied, but an appeal is pending.Loved ones say Wade's years of military service should count for something. He's been missing from the home he shares with fiancée April Watkins, who says, "We've built an amazing life together, and to be separated from t
  
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• Covington army veteran faces deportation after 50 years in U.S.

  04-02-2026 05:05 via cbsnews.com
  A Covington Army veteran faces deportation after 50 years in the U.S. His family and attorney are fighting to keep him home.
  
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• Atlanta Journal-Constitution to lay off about 50 employees as it restructures for growth

  04-02-2026 04:08 via cbsnews.com
  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution announced Tuesday evening that it will lay off approximately 50 employees as part of a cost-cutting effort aimed at repositioning the company for future growth.The cuts represent about 15% of the AJC's total workforce. Roughly half of the affected positions will come from the newsroom, which is the organization's largest department.President and Publisher Andrew Morse said the decision follows several years of investment as the AJC transitioned from a traditional
  
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• Brookhaven Police Department wins PETA award for rescuing puppy abused on Twitch

  04-02-2026 03:30 via cbsnews.com
  The Brookhaven Police Department has earned a Compassionate Police Department Award from PETA in recognition of officers' swift response and professionalism in rescuing a 3-month-old puppy who was allegedly abused live on Twitch.The incident unfolded on Jan. 29, when viewers witnessed 19-year-old rapper and Twitch streamer Aspen Easterling, also known as Aspen Kartier, apparently striking a wailing puppy and lifting the small dog by the skin on its back during a livestream. After receiving
  
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• From pie to profit: How this Atlanta entrepreneur is baking real-world skills into the classroom

  04-02-2026 01:29 via cbsnews.com
  A Metro Atlanta entrepreneur is bringing business lessons straight into classrooms, teaching middle school students how to think about money, customers, and opportunity.Esco, co-founder of Esco Eats, leads a business and economics curriculum in schools across Atlanta Public Schools and DeKalb County. His program emphasizes real-world skills like customer discovery, decision-making, and financial literacy.A product of DeKalb County Schools himself, Esco later earned a business degree in college.
  
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• Sports with Sam: Atlanta’s new GM Ian Cunningham comes home to lead

  04-02-2026 01:15 via cbsnews.com
  Join Sam for an inside look as Ian Cunningham—Roswell native and seasoned NFL executive—takes the reins as Atlanta’s new General Manager. Discover how his hometown roots and front office experience could spark a winning era for the city’s team.
  
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• Warmer Days Ahead for Georgia: Your Next Weather 360° Forecast

  04-02-2026 01:00 via cbsnews.com
  Get a complete 360° view of Georgia’s changing weather from the Next Weather Studio—sponsored by your local Chevy dealers. Find out when showers will clear, how long the warm-up will last, and what to expect for your commute and weekend plans across North Georgia.
  
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• Join the effort to nourish Georgia: Open Hand Atlanta is seeking dedicated volunteers

  04-02-2026 00:35 via cbsnews.com
  A non-profit that feeds thousands of Georgians needs more volunteers as the demand for their meal delivery service grows.
  Open Hand Atlanta delivers nutritional meals to seniors and people with health issues.At least 100 volunteers are needed every day to deliver around 5,000 meals. The volunteers do everything from making meals to delivering them."You come in here, and the music is loud. You want to dance. Everyone is happy and in a good mood. And you're doing something that is of help. You're
  
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• Help feed Georgia: Open Hand Atlanta needs volunteers now!

  04-02-2026 00:30 via cbsnews.com
  Every day, Open Hand Atlanta delivers 5,000 meals to seniors and people with health issues across Georgia—but they can't do it alone. With demand at an all-time high, the nonprofit urgently needs volunteers to prepare and deliver meals. Join the team and be the reason someone doesn't go hungry today.
  
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• Fuel spill at Atlanta's airport contaminates Flint River, raising concerns over water safety and transparency

  04-02-2026 00:18 via cbsnews.com
  A fuel spill at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is contaminating a nearby river and sparking outcry from environmental advocates and residents, who say airport officials aren't doing enough to keep the waterway clean.The spill, which happened on Friday, is still being quietly cleaned up. So far, the airport has not disclosed how the incident occurred or how much fuel was released.What happens on the surface at the world's busiest airport can have a major impact on the water belo
  
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• Fuel spill at Atlanta Airport contaminates Flint River, Sparks concerns over water safety

  04-02-2026 00:06 via cbsnews.com
  A recent jet fuel spill at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport is contaminating the Flint River, raising alarms among environmental groups and local residents. Cleanup crews are working to contain the damage, but critics say the airport and city officials are not being transparent or doing enough to protect the river and nearby water supplies.
  
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