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• Cherokee County sheriff's lieutenant, sergeant arrested in alleged misuse of license plate reader database

  23-06-2026 04:00 via cbsnews.com
  
  Two supervisors with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office have been arrested and terminated after an internal investigation found they allegedly misused the agency's automated license plate reader system.According to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, investigators discovered irregularities while conducting a series of self-initiated audits of the agency's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system. The audits were designed to ensure the technology was being used in compliance with agency p
  
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• Judge dismisses Cobb County "Stop Cop City" case, says state violated defendants' due process rights: "The law in Georgia is clear"

  23-06-2026 22:23 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Cobb County Superior Court judge has dismissed charges against three activists connected to Georgia's "Stop Cop City" movement, ruling that prosecutors violated the defendants' constitutional due process rights by waiting nearly four years to bring the case.In an order dated June 22, Judge Robert Flournoy III found that the lengthy delay was the result of a deliberate prosecutorial decision designed to give the state a tactical advantage."The delay here was the result of prosecutorial action a
  
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• Army sergeant sentenced to life for shooting that wounded 5 at Georgia's Fort Stewart

  23-06-2026 21:41 via cbsnews.com
  
  An Army sergeant has been sentenced to life in a military prison for a 2025 shooting that wounded five people at a base in Georgia.On Tuesday, a military judge at Fort Stewart sentenced Sgt. Quornelius Radford to life with a possibility of parole. The sentencing comes nearly a week after a court-martial in which the soldier was convicted of attempted murder.Army prosecutors accused Radford, 29, of targeting leaders of his supply unit when he opened fire with a personal handgun last August. He wo
  
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• Former UFC star Dustin Poirier arrested at Atlanta Airport

  23-06-2026 21:10 via cbsnews.com
  
  Former UFC star Dustin Poirier was arrested Sunday after police said he became disruptive at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when he was denied boarding a Delta Air Lines flight.According to an Atlanta Police Department report, officers responded around 4:50 p.m. on June 21 to Delta Gate D36 regarding a dispute involving an intoxicated passenger who had been denied boarding Delta Flight 1295.When officers arrived, they encountered Poirier, who police said was visibly agitated, y
  
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• Atlanta opening independent probe into massive fish kill in Chattahoochee River

  23-06-2026 20:08 via cbsnews.com
  
  The City of Atlanta has asked an outside firm to do an independent investigation into the deaths of thousands of fish in the Chattahoochee River in May.In a statement, the city's Department of Watershed Management said it has retained engineering and consulting firm Brown and Caldwell "to conduct an independent evaluation of system operations at the West Area CSO Tunnel Treatment Facility and the associated tunnel operations."Officials say the massive storm on May 20 dumped three inches of rain
  
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• Atlanta radio host Big Tigger arrested on aggravated battery, child cruelty charges

  23-06-2026 19:14 via cbsnews.com
  
  Popular Atlanta radio personality Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on felony charges in Sandy Springs, according to Fulton County Jail records.Big Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, was arrested by the Sandy Springs Police Department and booked into the Fulton County Jail on June 20. TMZ confirmed the arrest. Jail records show Morgan was charged with aggravated battery and third-degree cruelty to children. The charges stem from an incident dated June 9, according to booking r
  
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• Ex-Douglas County teacher accused of sex with student violated her bond 85 times, prosecutors claim

  23-06-2026 19:07 via cbsnews.com
  
  Prosecutors are asking a judge to revoke the bond of a former Douglas County high school teacher accused of having sexual contact with a student.In a motion filed on Friday, prosecutors claim that Maris Nichols violated the conditions of her bond 85 times over the course of less than a month.Nichols, a former teacher at Douglas County's Alexander High School, was originally arrested on May 8 and charged with two counts of improper sexual contact by an employee or agent/foster parent. On the same
  
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• Senate approves House-amended Georgia election bill, ending special legislative session

  23-06-2026 18:42 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Georgia Senate has voted to approve the House-amended version of a bill that could eventually change how voters in the Peach State cast their ballots.On Tuesday morning, the House voted 94-79 to pass Senate Bill 3EX. Because the House's version was amended, the bill went back to the Senate. After a short push for an additional amendment failed, the Senate approved the changes 36 to 16.With the vote done, the Senate adjourned, ending the special session called by Gov. Brian Kemp in part to ad
  
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• 2-year-old boy dies after drowning at clubhouse pool in Roswell, police say

  23-06-2026 18:27 via cbsnews.com
  
  A 2-year-old boy has died after a drowning at a clubhouse pool in Roswell, according to police and the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office.The Fulton County Medical Examiner identified the child as Axel Delgado. Officials said the incident occurred on Sunday, June 21.Roswell police said officers, along with the Roswell Fire Department and American Medical Response (AMR), responded around 9:30 p.m. to a reported drowning at a clubhouse pool at 1500 Harbor Landing.First responders provided lif
  
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• Atlanta police tout 8% drop in crime during 1st week of FIFA Men's World Cup

  23-06-2026 18:18 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Atlanta Police Department is celebrating a drop in crime during the opening week of the FIFA 2026 Men's World Cup, despite the many crowded events taking place across the city.On Monday night, APD Deputy Chief Jason Smith told the Atlanta City Council's Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee that the department had seen a 8% drop in crime during the World Cup's first week."We are in a great place as far as coming up to the midpoint of summer," Smith told members of the committee.He
  
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• Keisha Lance Bottoms presses Rick Jackson to debate in Georgia governor race

  23-06-2026 18:13 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms is pressing her Republican competitor Rick Jackson to meet her on the debate stage. "Georgians deserve to hear directly from their candidates for governor," Bottoms said in a statement. "I look forward to continuing to share my vision for Georgia on the debate stage, and I call on Rick Jackson to join me. There's a clear choice for Georgians in this race: I'll fight for Georgians to lower costs and build a brighter future, wh
  
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• Georgia House lawmakers passes election bill with changes to hand-count audit proposal

  23-06-2026 17:08 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Georgia House of Representatives has passed its own version of a bill that could eventually change how voters in the Peach State cast their ballots.On Tuesday morning, the House voted 94-79 to pass Senate Bill 3EX. Because the House's version was amended, the bill will go back to the Senate to determine whether the changes are approved by the other legislative body.The bill would create a committee to recommend requirements for a new voting system. The committee would have until Jan. 31, 202
  
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• Brookhaven residents weigh in on first property tax rate increase in 13 years

  23-06-2026 16:56 via cbsnews.com
  
  Brookhaven residents are weighing in on a proposed property tax increase that would raise the city's operating millage rate for the first time since 2012. City leaders say the nearly 40% increase is needed to keep up with rising costs, while some homeowners question whether the city has justified the hike. Here's what the proposal could mean for taxpayers and what's next in the debate.
  
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• Atlanta launches new public Wi-Fi hubs in downtown and university areas

  23-06-2026 16:50 via cbsnews.com
  
  Staying connected in some of Atlanta's busiest public spaces just got a little easier.City officials announced Monday that free public Wi-Fi is now available at Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta City Hall and throughout the Atlanta University Center. The City of Atlanta said the new Wi-Fi hubs are part of a broader effort to strengthen digital infrastructure as the city prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup."These new Wi-Fi hubs are helping keep people connected today while
  
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• 92-year-old DeKalb County woman found safely after being missing for over a week

  23-06-2026 16:16 via cbsnews.com
  
  Update: DeKalb County Police said on Tuesday that Warhurst was found safely and thanked the public for their help locating her.The original story is below.Police in DeKalb County are hoping the public can help them find a 92-year-old woman who went missing more than a week ago.Authorities have issued a Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, for 92-year-old June Warhurst.According to police, Warhurst was last seen around 6:33 a.m. on June 14, leaving the
  
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• Delta could add more gates at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport through Spirit bankruptcy deal

  23-06-2026 16:14 via cbsnews.com
  
  Delta Air Lines could gain control of two additional gates and related airport space at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport under a proposed agreement filed in Spirit Airlines' ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.Court filings submitted in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York show Spirit Airlines is seeking approval to assign its lease for gates C4 and C6, along with ticketing lobby and support space at Hartsfield-Jackson, to Delta for $12 million.The fili
  
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• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta opens Adamsville Pediatrics Center

  23-06-2026 16:09 via cbsnews.com
  
  Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has officially opened the Adamsville Pediatrics Center in southwest Atlanta, expanding access to pediatric care in an area city leaders say has long been underserved. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joined healthcare leaders for the ribbon-cutting, highlighting the need for more medical services south of I-20. The center will also help train future pediatricians through partnerships with the Emory and Morehouse Schools of Medicine.
  
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• North Georgia rain ends, but dangerous heat is coming

  23-06-2026 15:07 via cbsnews.com
  
  Overnight storms and heavy rain are moving out of metro Atlanta, leaving behind wet roads and cooler temperatures Tuesday. But relief won't last long. Forecasters say a major warm-up is on the way, with highs climbing into the 90s by the weekend and potentially reaching triple digits next week. Here's what to expect across north Georgia.
  
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• Brookhaven residents to weigh in on nearly 40% property tax rate increase before city vote

  23-06-2026 13:39 via cbsnews.com
  
  Brookhaven residents will have two opportunities Tuesday to weigh in on a proposed property tax rate increase before city leaders vote on the measure later in the day.The proposal would raise Brookhaven's operating millage rate from 2.74 mills to 3.85 mills, an increase of nearly 40%.According to city documents, the increase would generate approximately $8 million in additional revenue for the city. For a homeowner with a house valued at $500,000, the city estimates the increase would amount to
  
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• Brookhaven homeowners face proposed 40% property tax increase

  23-06-2026 13:33 via cbsnews.com
  
  Brookhaven residents will have two opportunities on Tuesday to weigh in on a proposed property tax rate increase before city leaders vote on the measure later in the day.
  
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• Summerhill residents oppose plan to move Atlanta Olympic cauldron, citing community history and legacy

  23-06-2026 05:33 via cbsnews.com
  
  A proposal to move Atlanta's Olympic cauldron from Summerhill to Centennial Olympic Park is drawing opposition from residents and community leaders who say the landmark represents more than just the 1996 Olympic Games — it is also a symbol of the neighborhood's history and identity.Dozens gathered Monday evening in Summerhill to protest plans to relocate the top portion of the Olympic Flame Tower, known as the cauldron, from its current location near Center Parc Stadium. The effort comes a
  
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• NEXT Weather: Atlanta heat wave arrives as storms ease up

  23-06-2026 05:32 via cbsnews.com
  
  Get the latest Atlanta forecast from the Next Weather Studio. Severe storms are fading, but 90s heat is making a comeback. Here’s what to expect this week.
  
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• Summerhill residents battle to keep Atlanta’s Olympic Cauldron home

  23-06-2026 05:26 via cbsnews.com
  
  Plans to move Atlanta’s 1996 Olympic Cauldron spark outrage in Summerhill, where families like Mattie Ansley Jackson’s say the landmark is part of their legacy.
  
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• Atlanta Dream beat Toronto Tempo 94-87 for fourth straight win behind Rhyne Howard, Madina Okot

  23-06-2026 05:21 via cbsnews.com
  
  Rhyne Howard scored 20 points and Madina Okot turned in her most productive game of the season as the Atlanta Dream won their fourth straight game, defeating the Toronto Tempo 94-87 at State Farm Arena Monday night.Howard knocked down five 3-pointers, while Okot provided a major spark off the bench with 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting. Allisha Gray added 18 points, Angel Reese finished with 11 points and nine rebounds, and Jordin Canada recorded 11 points and a game-high 13 assists as Atlanta conti
  
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• Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival extends! Over 250,000 fans and counting

  23-06-2026 05:19 via cbsnews.com
  
  Don’t miss your chance to join the action! The Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival adds an extra night as Team USA faces Turkey. Gates open at 6 p.m. at Centennial Olympic Park—arrive early for the best experience!
  
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• Georgia Democrats criticize bill mandating hand recounts while retaining ballot QR codes

  23-06-2026 03:50 via cbsnews.com
  
  Legislation to keep Georgia's embattled vote-counting method in place for this year's midterm elections faced strong opposition from state Democrats on Monday after Republicans in the Georgia Senate approved an amendment that would require a hand recount of ballots.Georgia's governor, Republican Brian Kemp, had called lawmakers into a special session in part to address a July 1 deadline that was set to ban the QR codes used for the official vote count. Legislators passed a law two years ago that
  
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• Strong storms could bring damaging winds, heavy rain to metro Atlanta Monday night

  23-06-2026 01:41 via cbsnews.com
  
  Residents across metro Atlanta and much of north Georgia are being urged to stay weather-aware Monday evening as forecasters track the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms moving into the region.The greatest threats are expected to be damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall and frequent lightning, though an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Macon, Peach, and Houston counties until 8:00 p.m. Monday. At
  
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• Real peach trees being planted on Atlanta's Peachtree Street

  23-06-2026 00:22 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta's iconic Peachtree Street hasn't had any of the trees that its name comes from for a while, so a local organization is bringing them back.
  
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• Brookhaven city leaders considering 40% increase to property tax rate

  23-06-2026 00:17 via cbsnews.com
  
  Brookhaven homeowners could soon pay more in property taxes as city leaders prepare to vote on a proposed 40% increase in the city's property tax rate.Some residents of Brookhaven said they worried about being able to afford a higher property tax bill."It is not going to be good for really anybody because money is tight for everybody right now," Allison Baildon said. Baildon is a new mother and has lived in Brookhaven for nearly 10 years. She said she's contemplating selling her home and is conc
  
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• Brookhaven City Council to vote on property tax increase proposal

  23-06-2026 00:07 via cbsnews.com
  
  Brookhaven homeowners could soon pay more in property taxes as city leaders prepare to vote on a proposed 40% increase to the rate.
  
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