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• Georgia Republicans push more bills aimed at Fulton County DA Fani Willis

  08-03-2026 22:29 via cbsnews.com
  Georgia Republicans are pushing for more restrictions on local prosecutors, saying their investigation into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis proves the moves are needed.Willis in August 2023 obtained an indictment against Trump and 18 others, accusing them of participating in a wide-ranging scheme to illegally try to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. That case was dismissed in November after courts barred Willis and her office from pursuing it because of an "appe
  
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• Southwest flight diverted to Atlanta after security scare, passenger removed: "Heads down, hands up"

  08-03-2026 22:02 via cbsnews.com
  Passengers on board a Southwest Airlines flight were told to "keep your heads down and hands up" as the plane made an unexpected landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Friday night following a reported security threat. Southwest Airlines Flight 2094 was traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale when the crew diverted the plane to Atlanta shortly before 9:10 p.m. due to what the airline described as a "possible security matter." The aircraft landed safely at 9:06
  
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• Teen drivers learn life-saving skills at advanced driving school designed to prevent crashes

  08-03-2026 21:35 via cbsnews.com
   Teen drivers are getting a chance to practice something most people hope they never face behind the wheel: losing control of a car.At an advanced driving school hosted by the Brakes organization, students ages 15 to 19 are learning how to respond to dangerous road situations such as skidding, panic braking, and sudden obstacles in the road.Instructor Brian Schiele said the program goes beyond traditional driver's education by putting students through real-world scenarios designed to b
  
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• Brookhaven celebrates Women's History Month with event highlighting leadership

  08-03-2026 20:50 via cbsnews.com
  Community leaders, entrepreneurs, and local residents gathered in Brookhaven to celebrate Women's History Month during the 15th annual event, a daylong program focused on leadership, wellness, and community empowerment.The event was organized by Chit Chat Communications, a community engagement organization that hosts cultural and educational programs throughout the year.Founder and CEO Carla Morrison said the celebration is designed to affirm women's contributions and create space for networking
  
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• Hall County teacher dies after being struck during alleged "rolling" prank; 18-year-old charged

  08-03-2026 20:06 via cbsnews.com
  A Hall County man who worked as a teacher has died after authorities say he was struck by a vehicle during a late-night prank outside his home, prompting vehicular homicide charges against an 18-year-old Gainesville resident.The Hall County Sheriff's Office Accident Investigation Unit said the incident happened around 11:40 p.m. Friday in the 4400 block of North Gate Drive. Deputies responded to reports that a man had been run over in the roadway. The victim was identified as Jason Hughes,
  
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