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• Angel Reese dominates as Dream unleash 109-Point offensive explosion against Mystics

  07-06-2026 13:54 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Atlanta Dream scored 109 points, the second-highest total in franchise history, in a dominant 109-77 blowout of the Washington Mystics at Gateway Center Arena. The Dream bounced back emphatically from Thursday's loss to the Indiana Fever to improve to 7-3 on the season and 2-1 in the Commissioner's Cup. Angel Reese put together one of the best performances of her young WNBA career Saturday, finishing with 18 points, a season-high 17 rebounds and a perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw l
  
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• Atlanta extends Quinn Snyder's contract after Hawks win Southeast Division and return to playoffs

  08-06-2026 18:22 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Atlanta Hawks and head coach Quin Snyder have agreed to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Monday.The Hawks are rewarding a coach who guided the franchise to one of its most successful seasons in nearly a decade.Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.Snyder led Atlanta to a 46-36 record during the 2025-26 season, a six-win improvement from the previous year, while helping the Hawks capture the Southeast Division title and return to the Eastern Conference playoffs for the
  
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• Flood threat grows across Atlanta and North Georgia as rounds of heavy rain move in

  08-06-2026 17:54 via cbsnews.com
  
  The CBS News Atlanta NEXT weather team has designated Monday and Tuesday as NEXT Weather Alert Days because of the risk of flooding rain.CBS News Atlanta There is a flood watch until 9 p.m. for most of North Georgia as rain increases. Rain chances will be high over the next several days in North Georgia and the Atlanta Metro.CBS News Atlanta As moisture continues to build in from the Gulf and energy increases each afternoon based on daytime heating, there will be the chance for heavy downpo
  
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• Georgia stuns Mississippi State in extra innings and heads to the College World Series for the first time since 2008

  08-06-2026 17:46 via cbsnews.com
  
  The University of Georgia's baseball team is going back to Omaha for the first time since 2008 after surviving a wild 11-9, extra-innings win over Mississippi State on Sunday to clinch the Athens Super Regional and punch its ticket to the Men's College World Series.The third-seeded Bulldogs (51-12) closed out the dramatic win in front of a sold-out Foley Field, with junior catcher Daniel Jackson delivering a go-ahead two-run home run in the 10th inning, his 31st of the season, and redshirt
  
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• Georgia parents found dead inside Johns Creek home after argument, police say

  08-06-2026 17:18 via cbsnews.com
  
  Police say a family dispute inside a Johns Creek home ended in tragedy late Sunday night, and now a mother and father are dead.Johns Creek Police said officers responded just before 11:30 p.m. on Sunday to a report of a domestic disturbance at a home in the 5300 block of North Hillbrook Trace.When officers arrived, they spoke with a young boy who said an argument between his parents had escalated into gunfire, according to police.Inside the home, officers found two deceased adults identified as
  
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• Inside the classroom with Cobb County School District's Teacher of the Year Amanda Dillard

  08-06-2026 16:37 via cbsnews.com
  
  When you walk through the hallways of Pope High School, it won't take long to realize that math teacher Amanda Dillard is a beloved fixture. In fact, around school, she is known as "kind of a big Dill."Her reputation as an academic codebreaker, a master of patience, and a champion of student potential is a major reason she was recently named the Cobb County School District's Teacher of the Year. She was also recognized on the state level as a top ten finalist for Georgia's Teacher of the Year.Di
  
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• Flood watch issued for North Georgia as heavy rain raises flooding concerns

  08-06-2026 16:20 via cbsnews.com
  
  The CBS News Atlanta NEXT weather team has designated Monday and Tuesday as NEXT weather alert days because of the risk of flooding rain.CBS News Atlanta There is a flood watch until 9 p.m. for most of North Georgia as rain increases. Rain chances will be high over the next several days in North Georgia and the Atlanta Metro.CBS News Atlanta As moisture continues to build in from the Gulf and energy increases each afternoon based on daytime heating, there will be the chance for heavy downpo
  
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• DeKalb County officer stabbed before suspect shot and injured, police say

  08-06-2026 16:00 via cbsnews.com
  
  A DeKalb County police officer is recovering after being stabbed during an encounter with a suspect who was later shot and injured by police, authorities said.According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers were investigating a suspicious man in the 2900 block of N. Decatur Ave at DeKalb Industrial Way when the incident occurred.Police said the suspect stabbed an officer once during the encounter. The officer then shot the suspect.The injured officer was taken to a hospital with what
  
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• DeKalb County officer stabbed before suspect shot and killed, police say

  08-06-2026 15:32 via cbsnews.com
  
  A DeKalb County police officer is recovering after being stabbed during an encounter with a suspect who was later shot and killed by police, authorities said.According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers were investigating a suspicious man in the 2900 block of DeKalb Industrial Way when the incident occurred.Police said the suspect stabbed an officer once during the encounter. The officer then shot the suspect.The injured officer was taken to a hospital with what police described as
  
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• Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens endorses Mo Ivory in Fulton County Commission Chair runoff

  08-06-2026 14:58 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is throwing his support behind Mo Ivory in the runoff race for chair of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.The endorsement comes after neither Ivory nor incumbent Chairman Robb Pitts received more than 50% of the vote in May's primary election, sending the race to a runoff.In a statement shared by Ivory on social media, Dickens called the contest "critical for Atlanta and our region" and said the next county chair will face major challenges, including reducing o
  
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• 2026 Tony Awards honor the best of Broadway. See the full winners list here.

  08-06-2026 14:28 via cbsnews.com
  
  "Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
  
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• 2026 Tony Awards honor "Schmigadoon!" and more. See the full winners list here.

  08-06-2026 14:28 via cbsnews.com
  
  "Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
  
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• Tony Awards 2026: Megan Thee Stallion makes debut, John Lithgow wins, Queen Jean makes history

  08-06-2026 14:03 via cbsnews.com
  
  "Schmigadoon!" — which came into the night tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play. "Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'" won six Tonys, including Best Revival of a Play. The ceremony was held at New York City's Radio City Music Hall and was broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
  
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• Metro Atlanta faces flooding threat as heavy rain and storms move in

  08-06-2026 13:56 via cbsnews.com
  
  Heavy rain and thunderstorms are moving into metro Atlanta, prompting a Flood Watch through Tuesday. CBS News NEXT Weather forecaster Troy Bridges warns localized flooding could develop during periods of intense rainfall, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. After the wet start to the week, temperatures are expected to climb near 90 degrees heading into the weekend.
  
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• Georgia primary runoff voting begins as key races for governor, Senate remain undecided

  08-06-2026 13:37 via cbsnews.com
  
  Early voting is underway across Georgia ahead of the June 16 primary runoff election, giving voters another chance to weigh in on several races that remained undecided after last month's primary.Under Georgia law, candidates must receive more than 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff. In several races, no candidate reached that threshold, sending voters back to the polls to determine who will represent their party in November. Emory University political science professor Zachary Peskowitz said
  
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• Cobb County Teacher of the Year builds confidence, community and student success

  08-06-2026 13:33 via cbsnews.com
  
  Amanda Dillard is changing lives at Pope High School. The Cobb County School District's Teacher of the Year is being recognized for her work helping students of all learning abilities succeed, while also mentoring young gamers through the school's esports program. Hear from the students who say her creativity, patience and encouragement make all the difference.
  
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• Early voting kicks off in Georgia primary runoffs

  08-06-2026 13:24 via cbsnews.com
  
  Early voting is underway in Georgia's primary runoff elections. Turnout is expected to be lower than last month's primary, but election officials say that could give voters who do show up an even bigger impact on the outcome.
  
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• President Trump to attend NBA Finals Game 3 Spurs vs. Knicks

  08-06-2026 13:13 via cbsnews.com
  
  Monday night in New York, President Trump will become the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game. In anticipation, Secret Service is adding new security measures, including a strict no-bag policy and TSA style screenings.
  
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• Smyrna breaks world soccer juggling record

  08-06-2026 13:01 via cbsnews.com
  
  Soccer fever has hit Smyrna. To help celebrate the kickoff of the World Cup, dozens of people broke a world record over the weekend at Village Green Park for the most people juggling a soccer ball simultaneously.
  
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• Decatur unveils new $8 million town square ahead of World Cup events

  08-06-2026 12:53 via cbsnews.com
  
  The City of Decatur cut the ribbon on a new and improved town square Friday. It's an $8 million project city leaders approved to upgrade the popular gathering area for residents."The project began as a master planning process. We call it Town Center 2.0," said David Junger, the deputy city manager for the City of Decatur. Junger said city leaders and members of the community came together to reenvision the space."A big part of the transformation project involved the removal of an old gazebo
  
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• City of Decatur debuts updated town square in time for World Cup

  08-06-2026 12:45 via cbsnews.com
  
  The city of Decatur cut the ribbon on a new and improved town square Friday. It's an $8 million project city leaders approved to upgrade the popular gathering area for residents.
  
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• Who won Tony Awards for 2026? See the full winners list here

  08-06-2026 12:34 via cbsnews.com
  
  "Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
  
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• Athens Pride organizers condemn group displaying Nazi symbols during PrideFest parade

  08-06-2026 06:02 via cbsnews.com
  
  Organizers of Athens PrideFest are condemning a group of individuals who displayed Nazi symbols and shouted hateful rhetoric during the city's annual Pride celebration Saturday.According to Elliot Williamson, executive director of Athens Pride and Queer Collective, the incident happened during the Pride parade as thousands of attendees gathered downtown for the event.Williamson said the parade had already begun when organizers were alerted to a group of seven or eight men dressed in red and blac
  
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• AHF launches World Cup-themed condom billboard campaign ahead of FIFA 2026

  08-06-2026 03:47 via cbsnews.com
  
  As cities prepare to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) says it is launching a new billboard campaign aimed at encouraging condom use among residents and visitors.The campaign, titled "GOOOOOOOOOAL!", features a soccer-themed design that incorporates the black-and-white pattern of a soccer ball stretched across a condom. The advertisements also direct viewers to the website useacondom.com. According to AHF, the campaign is running in six cities nati
  
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• Midtown MARTA shooting suspect arrested after multi-agency manhunt, police say

  07-06-2026 23:25 via cbsnews.com
  
  A suspect accused of opening fire aboard a MARTA train at the Midtown Station on Friday has been arrested following a multi-agency search in Douglas County, authorities said Sunday.According to MARTA Police, Anthony Tyrone Gresham was taken into custody without incident after law enforcement agencies tracked him down in Douglasville nearly 24 hours after the shooting.Police said the shooting happened shortly after 7 p.m. on June 5 at the Midtown MARTA Station. Officers patrolling inside the stat
  
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• Midtown MARTA shooting suspect arrested after multi-agency manhunt

  07-06-2026 23:15 via cbsnews.com
  
  A suspect accused of opening fire aboard a MARTA train at the Midtown Station on Friday has been arrested following a multi-agency search in Douglas County, authorities said Saturday.According to MARTA Police,  Anthony Tyrone Gresham was taken into custody without incident after law enforcement agencies tracked him down in Douglasville nearly 24 hours after the shooting.Police said the shooting happened shortly after 7 p.m. on June 5 at the Midtown MARTA Station. Officers patrolling inside
  
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• Butterflies, pollinators and family fun take flight at Chattahoochee Nature Center's annual festival

  07-06-2026 22:58 via cbsnews.com
  
  Roswell visitors spent the weekend surrounded by fluttering wings, native plants, and hands-on learning as the Chattahoochee Nature Center kicked off its annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival.Now in its 27th year, the festival celebrates butterflies and other pollinators while teaching visitors about their role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Guests had the opportunity to step inside a live butterfly encounter, meet experts, enjoy live entertainment, and learn about pollinator conservation
  
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• Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms courts Black men voters as parties look to lessons from 2024 election

  07-06-2026 21:52 via cbsnews.com
  
  Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms spoke at a church in southwest Atlanta on Sunday. She challenged the idea that Black male voters are to blame for election outcomes.Speaking at a service honoring men in the community, Bottoms shared her background in Atlanta. She talked about her family's Georgia roots and her experience raising three Black sons. She also discussed the impact Black men could have in the state's 2026 elections."I've been asked, 'What about Black men?'" Bott
  
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• Judge blocks Trump administration effort to add new restrictions, conditions to SNAP food assistance program

  06-06-2026 14:00 via cbsnews.com
  
  A federal judge on Friday sided with 20 Democratic states and halted an effort by the Trump administration to force states to comply with a range of conditions to get billions of dollars from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun granted a preliminary injunction in the lawsuit challenging the conditions for getting SNAP funding. Among them are restrictions related to "gender ideology," "immigration," and "fair athletic opportunities" for women and girls.Th
  
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• Atlanta weekend forecast: Air quality concerns, rising humidity and daily storm chances

  06-06-2026 00:48 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is expected to return to metro Atlanta this weekend as heat, sunshine and rising ozone levels create unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups. While most residents can still enjoy the outdoors, people with asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions may want to limit prolonged outdoor activity. Forecasters also say humidity and scattered afternoon storm chances will increase heading into next week.
  
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