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• Perfect fall porch weather keeping steady in Georgia through Halloween

  22-10-2026 23:53 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Enjoying the weather? We've got some good news for you. You can expect more of the pleasant air and sunny days through the next few days.
  
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• Academy Theatre in Hapeville celebrates 70 years of storytelling, training actors

  22-10-2026 23:45 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Founded in 1956, Hapeville's Academy Theatre is celebrating 70 years of storytelling, training actors and introducing audiences to new ideas.The city institution, which artistic director Robert Drake describes as Georgia's longest-running theater, also holds the distinction of being the first professional theater to integrate both its casts and audience in the southeastern United States.Over seven decades, the company has weathered multiple relocations, lean budgets, and the shifting tides of th
  
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• Stress can effect unborn babies' brains, study found

  22-10-2026 23:43 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  It's no secret that stress is no good for your body, but a new study suggests it can also have a significant impact on a fetus' developing brain.
  
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• Stress can affect unborn babies' brains, study found

  22-10-2026 23:43 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  It's no secret that stress is no good for your body, but a new study suggests it can also have a significant impact on a fetus' developing brain.
  
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• Hapeville's Academy Theatre celebrates 70 years of storytelling

  22-10-2026 23:40 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Founded in 1956, the Academy Theatre has spent the last 70 years training actors and introducing audiences to new ideas.
  
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• Arthritis Foundation opens newly renovated Midtown Atlanta headquarters to reach more people

  22-10-2026 23:37 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  The Arthritis Foundation welcomed the community into its newly renovated Midtown Atlanta headquarters on Thursday. Foundation leaders highlighted how the upgraded space will help expand education, advocacy, and support for people living with arthritis.According to the foundation, nearly 200,000 people in Fulton County have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis, while an estimated 60 million Americans are living with doctor-diagnosed arthritis.President and CEO Steven Taylor said many more p
  
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• Dive team recovers body of missing Georgia boater

  22-10-2026 23:28 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  The search for a man who disappeared during a boating trip at Georgia's Lake Sinclair has ended with crews discovering his body.
  
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• Arthritis Foundation opens renovated headquarters in Atlanta

  22-10-2026 23:26 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  The renovated headquarters in Atlanta offers new technology, including the Jane Wyman Studio, which leaders say will allow the foundation to create more educational content and reach more people with information about arthritis research, treatment options, and available resources.
  
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• Body of missing 76-year-old boater discovered in Georgia's Lake Sinclair; investigation ongoing

  22-10-2026 23:19 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  The body of a missing boater has been found after multiple days of searching Georgia's Lake Sinclair, officials say.Officials with the Baldwin County Public Safety Dive Team say that its members and others with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Putnam County Fire Rescue, and Baldwin County Fire Rescue used sonar technology and underwater robotic equipment to try and find the missing individual.Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills confirmed with CBS News Atlanta that 76-year-old George W
  
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• 18-year-old charged with murder of man found shot in car, DeKalb County sheriff says

  22-10-2026 22:30 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  DeKalb County deputies have arrested an 18-year-old suspect in the deadly shooting of a man whose body was found inside a car one night in Decatur.Authorities say Damian Edwards is facing felony murder and armed robbery charges for the death of Anthony Lenard.According to officials, officers were called to reports of a person shot in the 1600 block of Treasure Cove around 11 p.m. on Oct 11. At the scene, officers say they found a young man inside a vehicle who had been shot. The man, later ident
  
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• Six Georgia restaurants earn new distinctions in 2026 Michelin Guide: See the full list

  22-10-2026 21:44 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Georgia now has six new additions to the prestigious Michelin Guide.On Wednesday night, the Michelin Guide held its American South 2026 ceremony in Nashville, announcing the changes and new additions for the year.The inspector decided to award three restaurants a star this year: Atlanta's So. Fox, Gay, Georgia's Uberto Restaurant, and Dakar NOLA in New Orleans.According to the guide, one Michelin Star recognizes a restaurant that uses top-quality ingredients to create dishes with distinct flavor
  
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• Man found dead near Piedmont Park in Atlanta

  22-10-2026 20:54 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  A man was found unresponsive just outside Piedmont Park in Atlanta and pronounced dead Thursday morning.The Atlanta Police Department sent officers to 1073 Piedmont Ave. NE around 7:45 a.m. Once emergency medical personnel reached the area, they pronounced the man dead at the scene, APD said.Police said there were no signs of trauma and foul play was not suspected.The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office will lead the investigation to determine the cause of death.
  
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• Apalachee football coach resigns during investigation into reported racist language

  22-10-2026 20:38 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Apalachee High School's interim head football coach has resigned as the school investigated reports of racially derogatory language, according to an email sent to families.Charles Kenyon's resignation took effect Wednesday, Oct. 21, principal Jessica Rehberg wrote to football families and parents of students whose classes will have a teacher change.The email did not detail the reported language or identify who was accused of using it."Our school and school system believe and expect that all stud
  
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• FBI continues investigation into Atlanta ICE headquarters arson attempt: "Serious risk to the community"

  22-10-2026 19:45 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  The FBI and local law enforcement agencies are continuing to search for a person accused of trying to set U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in downtown Atlanta on fire.The federal agency is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for any information that leads to the arrest of the unidentified male suspect.According to Assistant Special Agent in Charge Shawn Matthews, the incident happened around 8:14 p.m. on Tuesday at the location on 180 Ted Turner Drive SW. Matthews said the m
  
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• 29 years after his killing, the GBI continues searching for answers in 11-year-old Levi Frady's case

  22-10-2026 19:21 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Decades after the murder of an 11-year-old Georgia boy who disappeared after playing with his friends, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is continuing to search for his killer.The 1997 abduction and killing of Levi Frady inspired Georgia law enforcement officials to create Levi's Call, the state's version of the Amber Alert, in the hopes that no other child will be harmed.On Oct. 22, 1997, investigators say Frady spent the day playing with friends before getting on his bike to make the short t
  
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• Controlled burn and winds making skies hazy in metro Atlanta

  22-10-2026 18:52 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Smell smoke outside in the metro Atlanta area? Don't worry, it's just a controlled burn going on near Lake Allatoona on Thursday morning.
  
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• South Fulton hosting Flock camera town hall tonight with mayor, state senator and privacy experts

  22-10-2026 18:50 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  South Fulton's mayor and a Georgia state senator are calling for tighter controls on Flock license plate reader systems, saying police need tools to solve crimes while residents need protection from misuse.At a Thursday news conference, Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs announced a town hall on the cameras at 6:30 p.m. at the Southwest Arts Center. State Sen. Jaha Howard said he is developing legislation focused on limiting access to license plate data and increasing accountability for those who use it."Th
  
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• Former employees claim they were fired from Planned Parenthood Southeast for opposing policy pullback

  22-10-2026 18:32 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Six former members of Planned Parenthood Southeast have filed a lawsuit in federal court, claiming that they were wrongfully fired for raising concerns about the family health organization's former leadership in 2025.The plaintiffs include the organization's former Georgia state director, Kaylah Oates-Marable; former vice president of communications and marketing, Jaylen Black; and former director of education, Jessica Swanson.The lawsuit claims that the members were fired after openly discussin
  
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• Pandemic loans paid for spas, fine dining and an Aruba trip. An Atlanta man is now serving 10 years in prison.

  22-10-2026 17:49 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  An Atlanta man will spend more than ten years in federal prison for orchestrating a scheme to steal over $3 million in fraudulent pandemic loans.Prosecutors say 37-year-old Ian Jackson, who had been convicted of fraud felonies twice before, came up with a conspiracy, recruiting nine business owners to apply for COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program loans using fake payroll information and forged IRS tax forms. After each business received $300,000 in PPP funds, the business owners wrote "payroll
  
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• Search continues for missing boater believed to have fallen into Georgia's Lake Sinclair

  22-10-2026 17:32 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  The search is continuing for a missing man who may have fallen into Lake Sinclair near the Baldwin and Putnam County line on Wednesday.Officials with the Baldwin County Public Safety Dive Team say that its members and others with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Putnam County Fire Rescue, and Baldwin County Fire Rescue are using sonar technology and underwater robotic equipment to try and find the missing individual.While details about the situation remain limited, authorities say th
  
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• Atlanta artists move into former CNN Center with plans to bring more art downtown

  22-10-2026 16:18 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  A new creative space inside the former CNN Center is bringing together five Atlanta artists with a mission to expand public art and cultural experiences across downtown.CTR Culture Studios is a creative incubator offering local artists affordable studio space, access to digital media resources and opportunities to collaborate with other creative professionals. The program also aims to connect artists with the community through public art, exhibitions, performances and workshops.The initiative wa
  
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• Clayton County officer dragged by car during traffic stop; police searching for suspect

  22-10-2026 15:51 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  A Clayton County police officer was dragged by a driver during a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon. The department said the officer's injuries were not life-threatening.The incident happened around 2:15 p.m. on Garden Walk Boulevard. The officer was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for evaluation, a department spokesperson said.Police located a vehicle believed to be involved in South Fulton and were still looking for a possible suspect, according to the spokesperson.The department has not releas
  
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• Atlanta weather: Sunny and 76 today before weekend cooldown

  22-10-2026 15:22 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  A chilly start gives way to sunshine and a high of 76 degrees in Atlanta. Weekend highs drop into the 60s, with lows in the 40s and little rain expected, including for fans heading to Saturday’s Dream game.
  
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• Fulton County Elections Academy explains registration, polling places and voter resources

  22-10-2026 15:13 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Fulton County is holding its Elections Academy to give voters a closer look at how the election process works.Participants learn about voter registration, how polling places and poll workers operate, and where to find accurate election information.The academy aims to promote transparency and empower voters, according to the county's website.The sessions come as Georgia reports record-breaking turnout during the first two weeks of early voting, including in-person and absentee ballots."I think it
  
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• Georgia pumpkin farm goes big with new 45-foot drive-through attraction

  22-10-2026 14:23 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  A pumpkin farm in Dawsonville has opened a 45-foot giant pumpkin drive-through, adding a new attraction to its hayrides and pumpkin offerings.Co-owner Johnny Burt describes it as the world's largest pumpkin drive-through.Burt's Pumpkin Farm sits on more than 50 acres in Dawsonville and grows several types of pumpkins, from traditional orange varieties to white, gray and yellow pumpkins, both large and small.Burt said the farm attracts more than 200,000 people a year. This year, he wanted to give
  
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• Former CNN Center becomes creative home for five Atlanta artists

  22-10-2026 14:07 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Five artists are launching Center Culture Studios inside the former CNN Center, blending visual art, music and technology. The initiative gives them space to collaborate, develop their work and create more public art for downtown Atlanta.
  
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• Fulton County opens Elections Academy to explain voting process

  22-10-2026 14:01 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Fulton County’s Elections Academy gives participants a closer look at voting technology, voter registration and how polling places operate. Sessions at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. aim to promote transparency and help voters find accurate election information.
  
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• Step inside Georgia’s giant pumpkin attraction at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm

  22-10-2026 13:59 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Visitors can take a hayride through a giant pumpkin at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm in Dawson County. The new 45-foot attraction features pumpkin characters and screens explaining how pumpkins grow, adding to the farm’s seasonal activities.
  
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• Step inside Georgia’s giant pumpkin attraction at Bert’s Pumpkin Farm

  22-10-2026 13:59 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Visitors can take a hayride through a giant pumpkin at Bert’s Pumpkin Farm in Dawson County. The new 45-foot attraction features pumpkin characters and screens explaining how pumpkins grow, adding to the farm’s seasonal activities.
  
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• Fulton County voters to decide whether to renew special transportation sales in November

  22-10-2026 13:47 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  This November, Fulton County voters outside the City of Atlanta will decide whether to renew a special sales tax for transportation projects. T-SPLOST is a local sales tax on retail goods and services purchased in Fulton County that goes toward transportation improvements. The T-SPLOST is paid by anyone purchasing a good or service in Fulton County, not just residents. According to the county, the sales tax was first approved by voters in 2016 and renewed in 2021. Now, Fulton County voters like
  
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• Trump’s Georgia rally moves to Perry; early voting tops 1.3 million

  22-10-2026 13:44 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  President Trump’s Saturday campaign rally has moved from Macon to Guardian Centers in Perry. Meanwhile, Georgia candidates continue meeting with voters as more than 1.3 million people have cast ballots, bringing turnout to 17.7%.
  
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• Fulton County TSPLOST vote: What renewing the transportation tax means

  22-10-2026 13:38 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Fulton County voters outside Atlanta will decide whether to renew a three-quarter-cent sales tax for transportation projects. CBS News Atlanta examines how South Fulton has used the funding for roundabouts, sidewalks and other improvements, and what another renewal could support.
  
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• Falcons, Outkast team up for “ATLiens” collection

  22-10-2026 13:02 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  The Falcons and Outkast are releasing a seven-piece collection featuring the black and neon green colors of “ATLiens” for the album’s 30th anniversary. Big Boi is also scheduled to perform at halftime of Sunday’s Falcons-49ers game.
  
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• Angel Reese credits Atlanta crowd after Dream’s 97-71 WNBA Finals Game 3 win

  22-10-2026 12:59 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Angel Reese’s 21 points and 12 rebounds helped Atlanta take a 2-1 WNBA Finals lead before an energized State Farm Arena crowd. The Hawks also won, beating Orlando 132-125 behind Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 31 points. Both teams play at State Farm Arena on Saturday.
  
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• Clark Atlanta student killed in car crash honored at candlelight vigil

  22-10-2026 12:52 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Family, friends and classmates gathered for a candlelight vigil and balloon release honoring Morgan Gamble, who died in a crash last week. The Clark Atlanta University student was remembered for her involvement in softball, campus media and the Omega Psi Phi fraternity’s Beta Psi chapter.
  
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• Milner residents react as all five full-time police officers resign

  22-10-2026 12:40 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  All five full-time Milner police officers plan to leave Oct. 28, with the city manager also resigning over a loss of trust. Chief Lamar Bunn alleges a tracker was placed on his police vehicle without his supervisor’s knowledge, while residents weigh what the departures mean for their community.
  
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• The Atlanta Bucks, city's inclusive gay rugby team, builds family on and off the field

  22-10-2026 00:33 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  The Atlanta Bucks, reportedly Georgia's first inclusive gay rugby team, have grown from a group of players who meet for practice into a support system that helps members face isolation, rejection, and the challenges many in the LGBTQ community still carry.On a Monday night, the team gathered at a park in East Atlanta to practice for their first game of the season.At practice, veterans teach rookies the plays and run them through drills."They welcomed me with open arms," said Atlanta Bucks player
  
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• Atlanta Hawks opening season in Orlando

  22-10-2026 00:29 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  The Atlanta Hawks are beginning a new season on the road with a literal change of the guard as CJ McCollum and first round Kingston Flemings appear on the court.
  
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• Atlanta Bucks rugby team provides safe space for LGBTQ community

  22-10-2026 00:16 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  The Atlanta Bucks, reportedly Georgia's first inclusive gay rugby team, have grown from a group of players who meet for practice into a strong support system.
  
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• Metro Atlanta first responders using drones to help on calls

  22-10-2026 00:11 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  The Sandy Springs Fire Department is utilizing a top-of-the-line drone that shows up to a scene before they do, giving them a head start on helping residents.
  
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• Dream superfans excited and ready for Game 3

  22-10-2026 00:06 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Fans could not be more excited about the Atlanta Dream's game against the Golden State Valkyries Wednesday night for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.
  
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