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• Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Rabun County and surrounding areas

  05-07-2026 23:58 via cbsnews.com
  
  The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Rabun County in northeastern Georgia and surrounding areas spanning north Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The warning is in effect until 6:30 PM EDT.At 5:31 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located approximately 7 miles north of Clayton, near Dillard, moving east at 15 mph. Radar indicates the storm is producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail. Residents in the warni
  
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• Man goes missing in Lake Allatoona, search underway

  05-07-2026 23:35 via cbsnews.com
  
  A search is underway for a man who reportedly disappeared in Lake Allatoona on Sunday. A photo of the scene from a search for a missing man in Lake Allatoona, Sunday.CBS News Atlanta The Bartow County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are leading the search.The circumstances surrounding how the man entered the water have not been released.Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story included information provided to CBS News Atlanta by a tipster connected to
  
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• Man goes missing in Lake Allatoona after boating incident, search underway

  05-07-2026 22:26 via cbsnews.com
  
  A search is underway for a man who reportedly disappeared in Lake Allatoona on Sunday.According to information from first responders, divers are searching the water near Allatoona Landing after the man went missing during what officials say involved a rented boat.  Officials said members of the man's family had rented the boat. His identity has not been released.The Bartow County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are leading the search.Emergency vehicles, incl
  
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• Dream lose fifth straight as Valkyries complete season sweep of Atlanta

  05-07-2026 17:55 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Atlanta Dream's road trip nightmare followed them home.Golden State came to Gateway Center Arena on Saturday and handed Atlanta an 88-83 defeat, sweeping the season series 3-0 and extending the Dream's losing streak to five games. The Dream, who entered the road trip as the No. 1 offense in the WNBA, are now averaging just 78 points per game during the skid while shooting 38.3% from the field and a troubling 25.8% from three.The numbers tell a sobering story for a team that looked unsto
  
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