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• Prosecutors push to move forward with trial for man accused in Charlie Kirk's killing

  06-07-2026 21:25 via cbsnews.com
  
  Utah prosecutors were in court Monday seeking to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to bring the defendant in Charlie Kirk's assassination to trial and seek the death penalty.Kirk's parents and widow, Erika Kirk, were in the courtroom for the first time since the case began, along with Donald Trump Jr., President Donald Trump's son. But Kirk's family walked out of the courtroom after the prosecution's first witness — a police officer — started testifying about Kirk's ar
  
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• Mableton receives $250,000 federal grant to tear down blighted, abandoned properties

  06-07-2026 20:55 via cbsnews.com
  
  The city of Mableton is getting a quarter-million dollars from the federal government to address abandoned and run-down properties dragging down neighborhoods.The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded Mableton $250,000 through its Fiscal Year 2026 Economic Development Initiative Community Project Funding program, according to a city press release. The money will go toward acquiring blighted and deteriorating properties throughout the city.Mayor Michael Owens called it a step t
  
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• 12 killed in crashes, 4 in drownings during Fourth of July holiday weekend in Georgia, data reveals

  06-07-2026 19:57 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia law enforcement has reported more than a dozen deaths on the state's roads and on the water during the Fourth of July weekend celebrations.Data shared by the Georgia Department of Public Safety shows 12 individuals were killed in crashes in Appling, Bibb, Cobb, Dade, Fulton, Henry, Polk, Richmond, Terrell, and Walker counties .In Polk County, Georgia State Patrol troopers report that a 1-year-old girl was killed when the Ford Mustang she was in drove off of Georgia 100 and hit a concrete
  
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• DeKalb County DA's employee shot inside her Lithonia home on Fourth of July

  06-07-2026 19:04 via cbsnews.com
  
  A DeKalb County District Attorney's office employee was shot inside her own home on the Fourth of July when what police believe was celebratory gunfire came through the walls of her Lithonia residence.DeKalb County Police said its officers responded around 11:36 p.m. to the 7500 block of Clear Creek Drive, where they found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported to a hospital in critical but stable condition.The victim has been identified as Lakesha Davis, an employee of the
  
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• 11 killed in crashes, 4 in drownings during Fourth of July holiday weekend in Georgia, data reveals

  06-07-2026 18:10 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia law enforcement has reported more than a dozen deaths on the state's roads and on the water during the Fourth of July weekend celebrations.Data shared by the Georgia Department of Public Safety shows 11 individuals were killed in crashes in Appling, Bibb, Cobb, Dade, Fulton, Henry, Polk, Richmond, Terrell, and Walker counties .In Polk County, Georgia State Patrol troopers report that a 1-year-old girl was killed when the Ford Mustang she was in drove off of Georgia 100 and hit a concrete
  
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• Could marigolds become a new plant-based protein? UGA researchers see promise in edible flowers

  06-07-2026 17:49 via cbsnews.com
  
  Researchers at the University of Georgia recently found that marigold flowers contain protein levels comparable to established plant-based protein sources like quinoa and may offer added benefits for food production, according to a study published in ACS Food Science & Technology and a UGA release.The study examined proteins extracted from Calendula officinalis, a common marigold species often used as an ornamental plant. Researchers found that the flower yielded about 9.2% crude protei
  
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• Early voting begins in Georgia 13th District special election to serve rest of David Scott's term

  06-07-2026 17:32 via cbsnews.com
  
  Voters in Georgia's 13th Congressional District are heading to the polls on Monday for early voting in the special election to serve the remainder of the late Rep. David Scott's term.Scott, who represented parts of metro Atlanta for over a decade, died on April 22 at the age of 80, leaving his seat empty for the remainder of his term.Six candidates qualified for the special election, including the late lawmaker's daughter, Marcye Michelle Scott.The four Democratic candidates that are up for
  
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• Southeast Henry County under boil water advisory after drop in water pressure

  06-07-2026 16:39 via cbsnews.com
  
  Residents in southeast Henry County are being told to boil their water before using it after a temporary drop in water pressure triggered an official boil water advisory, according to the Henry County Water Authority.The advisory was issued Sunday after high temperatures led to an increase in naturally occurring organic material in the county's drinking water reservoir. Water officials said the added organic matter slowed the filtration process, causing water pressure to briefly fall below the m
  
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• Body of missing Lilburn man recovered from Lake Allatoona after hours-long search, officials say

  06-07-2026 16:38 via cbsnews.com
  
  Crews have found the body of a man who disappeared during a trip to Lake Allatoona over the weekend.Officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said their search began at 12:49 p.m. on Sunday after receiving reports of a possible drowning near Glade Marina.According to authorities, 28-year-old Fidel Ojwang of Lilburn went over the back of a ski boat into the water and did not resurface. A photo of the scene from a search for a missing man in Lake Allatoona, Sunday.CBS News At
  
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• Man arrested after gunfire disrupts of Avondale Estate's fireworks show, police say

  06-07-2026 16:26 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Fourth of July celebration in Avondale Estates ended with a DeKalb County man facing multiple charges, police say.Authorities say the incident happened during the city's Fourth of July fireworks show at Cobb Stadium on the holiday.According to police, officers and event security at the event heard gunfire coming from a nearby home during the show."Out of an abundance of caution, attendees were quickly and safely escorted from the stadium. There were no incidents or injuries," City of Avondale
  
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• Metro Atlanta to see scattered storms before temperatures climb back into the 90s

  06-07-2026 15:17 via cbsnews.com
  
  Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into metro Atlanta after 2 p.m., bringing a brief break from the extreme heat. High temperatures will reach around 92 degrees Monday, but increased rain chances should keep heat index values below last week's dangerous levels. Forecasters say hotter weather and temperatures in the mid-90s are expected to return later this week as rain chances decrease.
  
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• Georgia's Safe at Home program offers new protections for domestic violence survivors

  06-07-2026 15:15 via cbsnews.com
  
  Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking in Georgia now have a new way to protect where they live.The Georgia Secretary of State's Office has launched the Safe at Home program, an address confidentiality program designed to help eligible survivors keep their home addresses out of public records while they rebuild their lives.The program provides participants with a legal substitute address they can use instead of their home address on state and local public
  
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• Atlanta radio host Big Tigger steps away from V-103 morning show to focus on family, legal matters

  06-07-2026 14:53 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta radio personality Big Tigger says he's stepping away from his morning radio show as his personal life and ongoing legal matters continue to draw public attention.Big Tigger, whose legal name is Darian Morgan, announced the decision in a statement posted to social media Sunday, saying he wants to focus on his family and allow his legal team to handle the matters surrounding him."For as long as I've been in this industry, my focus has always been to keep the spotlight on the culture and th
  
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• Atlanta's historic Municipal Market receives World Cup funding for small businesses

  06-07-2026 14:13 via cbsnews.com
  
  Small businesses inside Atlanta's Municipal Market are getting a leg up with several $10,000 grants during the FIFA World Cup. Invest Atlanta approved the grants for businesses inside the historic market to make repairs and upgrades.Business owners say the $10,000 grant gives them access to capital that they haven't had before.Metro Deli & Soul Food has been inside the Municipal Market for 22 years.The owner, Hirut Lemma, says they typically see around one hundred customers a day. She says m
  
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• DeKalb educator spends 27 summers helping children with disabilities feel seen, included

  06-07-2026 13:21 via cbsnews.com
  
  Every summer for nearly three decades, one familiar face has been waiting for children with disabilities as they arrive at FOCUS Camp Hollywood. For 27 years, Timothy Strozier has welcomed campers into his recreation class with the same goal: making sure every child feels like they belong.During the school year, Strozier teaches exceptional education students in the DeKalb County School District. When classes end, he trades the classroom for Camp Hollywood, a FOCUS program serving children and t
  
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• World Cup grants help Atlanta's historic Municipal Market welcome global fans

  06-07-2026 12:59 via cbsnews.com
  
  To help welcome the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, small businesses inside Sweet Auburn's historic Municipal Market are getting a boost. Invest Atlanta is reimbursing nine merchants with $10,000 grants to improve their storefronts and attract more customers. Business owners share what the funding means for their shops and the future of one of Atlanta's most historic neighborhoods.
  
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• Big Tigger steps away from radio after co-host sues wife for defamation

  06-07-2026 12:56 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta radio host Big Tigger is taking a step back from his V-103 morning show. The decision comes after a recent arrest and accusations he had an affair with his co-host, Francesca Amiker. Recently, Amiker filed a defamation suit against Big Tigger's wife.
  
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• DeKalb educator devotes summers to supporting children with disabilities

  06-07-2026 12:49 via cbsnews.com
  
  For 27 summers, DeKalb County educator Timothy "Mr. Tim" Strozier has returned to Focus Camp Hollywood, helping children with disabilities build confidence, friendships and lasting memories. Campers say his kindness, consistency and compassion have made him a beloved mentor who keeps them coming back year after year.
  
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• Delta passengers report hours-long delays, cancellations on Atlanta-to-Chicago flights during busy holiday weekend

  06-07-2026 05:10 via cbsnews.com
  
  Travelers flying from Atlanta to Chicago faced a frustrating start to the holiday weekend Friday, with many reporting hours-long delays and, in some cases, cancellations after repeated schedule changes.The travel disruptions came the same night a Delta Air Lines flight arriving from Atlanta was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport, according to newly released air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News Miami.  In the audio, Delta pilots can be heard
  
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• Severe thunderstorm warning expires for Cobb, Fulton and Douglas Counties, canceled for Rabun County and surrounding areas

  06-07-2026 02:22 via cbsnews.com
  
  Severe thunderstorm warning expired for southern Cobb, Douglas and Fulton CountiesThe National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued a severe thunderstorm warning for south central Douglas County and southwestern Fulton County in north central Georgia that was in effect until 8:00 PM EDT.At 6:40 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Chattahoochee Hill, about 7 miles southwest of the City of South Fulton, moving north at 5 mph. Radar indicates the storm may produce wind gusts up to 60
  
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• 27-year-old man goes missing in Lake Allatoona, search underway

  06-07-2026 01:45 via cbsnews.com
  
  A search is underway for a man who reportedly disappeared in Lake Allatoona on Sunday.At 12:49 p.m. on July 5, game wardens and Bartow County Fire/Rescue responded to a possible drowning at Allatoona Lake near Glade Marina. According to officials, a 27-year-old man reportedly exited the back of a ski boat, went under the water, and did not resurface.Search efforts began immediately using boat-mounted SONAR technology to scan the area.Additional personnel and equipment have since been brought in,
  
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• Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Cobb, Fulton and Douglas Counties, canceled for Rabun County and surrounding areas

  06-07-2026 00:45 via cbsnews.com
  
  Severe thunderstorm warning issued for southern Cobb, Douglas and Fulton CountiesThe National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for south central Douglas County and southwestern Fulton County in north central Georgia, in effect until 7:15 PM EDT.At 6:40 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Chattahoochee Hill, about 7 miles southwest of the City of South Fulton, moving north at 5 mph. Radar indicates the storm may produce wind gusts up to 60 mph
  
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• Robin Thicke headlines Chamblee's 4th of July celebration with concert, fireworks

  06-07-2026 00:25 via cbsnews.com
  
  Grammy Award-winning singer Robin Thicke headlined Chamblee's annual Fourth of July celebration Saturday, drawing crowds to a downtown concert capped off by a fireworks display.  The performance was part of the city's Chamblee Rocks Summer Concert Series and coincided with this year's Independence Day festivities as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the United States. Known for hits including "Blurred Lines," "Lost Without U" and "Magic," Thicke brought his blend of R&B and
  
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• Severe thunderstorm warning canceled for Rabun County and surrounding areas

  06-07-2026 00:18 via cbsnews.com
  
  The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg 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 no longer in effect.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 was producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and could've produced penny-sized hail. 
  
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