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• Egg throwing murder: 3 people charged

  11-07-2023 21:13 via cbsnews.com
  
  GRIFFIN, Ga. (AP) — Three suspected vandals have been charged with murder in Griffin after one of them shot a man who confronted them about throwing eggs at his home, a Georgia sheriff said.The suspects — two 18-year-olds and a 19-year-old — wanted to vandalize Johnathan Gilbert's home about 40 miles (64 kilometers) south of Atlanta as part of an "ongoing lovers' quarrel," Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix said in a news release Friday. The release did not elaborate on the di
  
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• The Roots, Kamasi Washington, and PJ Morton headline 2026 Atlanta Jazz Festival

  12-02-2026 18:41 via cbsnews.com
  The Atlanta Jazz Festival is returning to Piedmont Park for Memorial Day weekend, and it's bringing some big names.Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens helped reveal the lineup for the festival, which is celebrating its 49th year of music."The Atlanta Jazz Festival is one of our city's great traditions, where Atlanta comes together with friends and visitors across the country and around the world to celebrate music, culture, and community in the heart of the city," Dickens said.Headlining the festival wi
  
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• DeKalb County considering redistricting scenario that would close dozens of schools, convert others

  12-02-2026 17:58 via cbsnews.com
  The DeKalb County School District is considering closing dozens of schools and converting others as it works on a redistricting plan.For years, the county has worked to build new schools to keep up with enrollment growth, but they've faced the opposite problem recently.Currently, district officials said some schools are overcrowded while many seats are being left empty in others.According to the district, only 83% of elementary seats and 79% of middle school seats were filled during the 2024 to
  
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• DeKalb County to release school redistricting scenarios

  12-02-2026 17:18 via cbsnews.com
  For years, DeKalb County officials said they worked to build new schools to keep up with enrollment growth, but recently, they've been facing the opposite problem.
  
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• Dozens of couples to say "I do" during Atlanta Gladiators' Valentine's Day game

  12-02-2026 17:06 via cbsnews.com
  Valentine's Day is going to feel cold for 94 couples invited to step onto the ice this weekend at Gas South Arena.They plan to get married or renew their vows all at once on the ice during Saturday's Atlanta Gladiators game."Our goal is 94 couples at once, all during our first intermission," Gladiators President Jared Youngman told CBS News Atlanta, "And Angie Ward with The Bull is going to officiate them all of them at once."Ridge Beck and Kelly Ahern are newlyweds of two years and will be rene
  
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• Atlanta couples tying the knot during Gladiators hockey game

  12-02-2026 17:02 via cbsnews.com
  Ninety-four couples have been invited to step onto the ice at the Atlanta Gladiators game on Valentine's Day to get married or renew their vows all at once.
  
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• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings 'Revelations,' new works to Atlanta's Fox Theatre

  12-02-2026 16:51 via cbsnews.com
  The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will perform at the famed Fox Theatre Thursday through Sunday. Georgia native Christopher R. Wilson can still remember the first time he saw a performance. "The first time I saw Ailey, I was 11 years old," Wilson said. "They were right here at the Fox Theatre, and I just remember sitting and being mesmerized."Wilson recalls the gold costumes the dancers were wearing vividly. "They were running, jumping, flying, and throwing each other all across the stage,"
  
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• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings impactful performances to Atlanta

  12-02-2026 16:45 via cbsnews.com
  Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Alvin Ailey is universally considered one of the most significant, influential, and iconic choreographers of the 20th century.
  
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• Atlanta comedian turns jokes into support for Minnesota families affected by ICE enforcement

  12-02-2026 16:37 via cbsnews.com
  An Atlanta comedian born in Minnesota is using her talent to protest the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in her home state.Frankie Runquist has loved telling jokes her entire life."It just brings out the inner child in me. It just feels like I just want to be immature forever," said Runquist.On Thursday night, Runquist is bringing her popular comedy show, "Funny Bachelors," to Atlanta. The show features Runquist and other comedians playing matchmaker with singles in the audien
  
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• Atlanta comedian uses jokes to protest ICE enforcement

  12-02-2026 16:25 via cbsnews.com
  Atlanta comedian Frankie Runquist is using her talent to protest the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in her home state.
  
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• SkyView Atlanta observation wheel back running month after lightning strike

  12-02-2026 16:01 via cbsnews.com
  A major part of downtown Atlanta's skyline will be back up and running on Thursday.SkyView Atlanta, the city's iconic observation wheel, has reopened after going down for maintenance following a lightning strike.The attraction, located at 168 Luckie Street NW near Centennial Olympic Park, was completely dismantled and repaired to ensure its safe operation.Crews removed the ring beams and spokes and shipped the axle to specialists in Missouri for repairs. The wheel was then reassembled near
  
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• Sports with Sam: Falcons battle, Daytona dreams, and college hoops heartbreak

  12-02-2026 05:33 via cbsnews.com
  From the Hawks' late rally in Charlotte to local stars aiming for Daytona glory, "Sports with Sam" brings you all the action. Plus, a tough night for the Dawgs and Yellow Jackets—get the latest on Atlanta's teams and what's next!
  
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• The hoodie: From fashion staple to cultural icon, MODA exhibition explores the history and impact

  12-02-2026 05:10 via cbsnews.com
  The hoodie has transcended its humble origins to become a global fashion statement, a hallmark of urban streetwear, and a signature look in hip hop culture. But its story is far more complex, and now, the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) invites visitors to explore the garment's layered history in a groundbreaking new exhibition.Partnering with Dr. Regina Bradley, an associate professor at Kennesaw State University and an expert in the cultural impact of Southern hip hop, MODA's exhibit delves de
  
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• Man arrested after beheaded dog found on porch in Northwest Atlanta, police say

  12-02-2026 04:16 via cbsnews.com
  A man is in custody after police say a beheaded dog was found on the porch of a northwest Atlanta home on Wednesday afternoon.According to the Fulton County Police Department, officers responded around 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 to a residence on Illinois Avenue near Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, NW, after receiving a report of a deceased canine on the porch.When officers arrived, they discovered the dog had been decapitated. A machete was found nearby, police said.Investigators attempted to make contact
  
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• Woman shot and killed outside Memorial Drive shopping center in DeKalb County

  12-02-2026 03:13 via cbsnews.com
  A woman is dead after a shooting Tuesday evening outside a shopping center along Memorial Drive, police say.According to DeKalb County Police, officers responded around 6 p.m. on Feb. 11 to a reported shooting in the 5200 block of Memorial Drive, outside the Memorial Bend shopping center.When officers arrived, they found a woman who had been shot. She was pronounced dead at the scene.Investigators are now interviewing witnesses and examining evidence. Police say the investigation remains active
  
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• Atlanta Hawks celebrate middle schoolers who collected 800 pounds of recycling in community challenge

  12-02-2026 03:00 via cbsnews.com
  Who says saving the planet can't come with a trophy, a DJ, and a drumline?Earlier this week, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena teamed up with Novelis to celebrate the winners of the second annual Novelis Community Recycling Challenge — and David T. Howard Middle School's sixth graders took home bragging rights for the second year in a row.Over four weeks, more than 1,000 students collected recyclable materials, with the sixth-grade class — 433 students strong — securing th
  
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• Seed and Feed brings colorful musical marching mayhem to Atlanta events

  12-02-2026 00:35 via cbsnews.com
  For over half a century, the Seed & Feed Marching Abominable has been brightening up Atlanta, playing in parades and popping up at bars.The band is made up of volunteers and doesn't even require its members to play instruments.Just ask the band's "Mouth," aka its manager. "There are no requirements to be in the band. People have learned instruments once they came in. They say they haven't played in 40 years, and then they'll get a band member that'll help them, you know: show up and be joyfu
  
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• Family of deported Georgia Army veteran urges officials to reopen case: "We just need ... one chance to be heard"

  12-02-2026 00:35 via cbsnews.com
  The family and attorney of Godfrey Wade—a Georgia Army veteran deported to Jamaica after a routine traffic stop, during which he was found to be driving on a suspended license and with an expired Green Card—are now urging the Board of Immigration Appeals to review his case.In an interview with CBS News Atlanta, Wade, an Army veteran who served four years in active duty in the eighties, says his case never appeared before an immigration judge due to a court order on a separate legal m
  
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• Atlanta's Seed and Feed Marching Abominable delivers musical joy

  12-02-2026 00:31 via cbsnews.com
  For over half a century, the Seed & Feed Marching Abominable has been brightening up Atlanta with their colorful and chaotic style.
  
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• Sunny skies ahead: Georgia's weekend weather update & Valentine's Day forecast

  12-02-2026 00:28 via cbsnews.com
  Get the latest Georgia weather outlook from the Next Weather Studio! Mild temperatures and sunshine are in store for Thursday and Friday, with a chance of showers and cooler winds by Sunday. Find out what to expect for your Valentine’s Day plans and when warmer weather returns next week.
  
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• Georgia GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson sues Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over campaign finance law

  12-02-2026 00:22 via cbsnews.com
  A Republican candidate for governor is suing Georgia's sitting lieutenant governor, arguing a state campaign finance law gives the incumbent an unfair and unconstitutional advantage in the 2026 GOP primary.According to a verified complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Richard L. Jackson and his campaign committee, Jackson for Governor, Inc., are seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and others.The lawsuit comes only two mo
  
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• Newly elected Black lawmakers making local history in Georgia cities

  12-02-2026 00:17 via cbsnews.com
  A record 67 Black lawmakers are serving in Congress. Here in Georgia, new faces are making local history.Kimberly Haase is the newly elected alderwoman in Acworth, Georgia. She is the first African American woman elected to the role in the city's history. Standing outside the historic Roberts School, Haase emphasized her excitement for being elected to serve. She said it's important, and so is the preservation of local Black history."Roberts School has been here since 1969. That's when it was de
  
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• Georgia sees a historic year of representation in local politics

  12-02-2026 00:11 via cbsnews.com
  A record 67 Black lawmakers are currently serving in Congress. Here in Georgia, new faces are making local history.
  
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• Deported Covington Army veteran continues fighting for appeal

  12-02-2026 00:05 via cbsnews.com
  Godfrey Wade's attorney says he is pursuing multiple avenues to speed up the Army veteran's return to the United States and reopen the case.
  
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• Former DeKalb County officer sentenced to house arrest, probation for killing Stone Mountain man

  11-02-2026 23:05 via cbsnews.com
  A former DeKalb County police officer will spend years on house arrest for the deadly shooting of a man inside a Stone Mountain home.On Wednesday, 32-year-old Russell Mathis entered a negotiated Alford plea to the charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct. An Alford plea allows a defendant to maintain his or her innocence while acknowledging that the evidence the prosecution had would likely end with a conviction.According to prosecutors, Mathis and another officer responded to a
  
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• Georgia officials cite bipartisan criticism after unsealed affidavit reveals basis for FBI search of Fulton County election hub

  11-02-2026 21:37 via cbsnews.com
  Georgia Democrats are pointing to rare bipartisan agreement as they respond to newly unsealed court records detailing why the FBI seized hundreds of boxes of ballots and election materials from Fulton County last month.The unsealed court records are offering the clearest explanation yet for why the FBI seized hundreds of boxes of ballots and election materials from Fulton County's election hub, and they are already drawing sharp criticism from county leaders.The affidavit, unsealed by order of a
  
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• Georgia officials cite bipartisan criticism after unsealed affidavit reveals basis for FBI raid of Fulton County election hub

  11-02-2026 21:14 via cbsnews.com
  Georgia Democrats are pointing to rare bipartisan agreement as they respond to newly unsealed court records detailing why the FBI seized hundreds of boxes of ballots and election materials from Fulton County earlier this year.The unsealed court records are offering the clearest explanation yet for why the FBI seized hundreds of boxes of ballots and election materials from Fulton County's election hub, and they are already drawing sharp criticism from county leaders.The affidavit, unsealed by ord
  
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• Kennesaw State to launch Georgia's first bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence

  11-02-2026 19:01 via cbsnews.com
  It's no secret that students across the country are using artificial intelligence in new and transformative ways to complete schoolwork. Now, students at Kennesaw State University in Georgia will be able to major in AI.The university announced Tuesday that its Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence was approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. KSU is now the first college in the state to offer both a bachelor's and a graduate degree in artificial intelligence.
  
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• Georgia stork to be removed from federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife

  11-02-2026 17:48 via cbsnews.com
  A Georgia bird is set to be removed from the federal government's list of endangered and threatened species after seeing its population grow, officials say.The wood stork, the only true stork that breeds in the U.S., was once on the brink of extinction when it was put on the list as part of the Endangered Species Act in 1984. Officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said that the stork's population dropped by over 75% since the 1930s, mostly due to habitat loss.In the years since, offic
  
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• Former DCA employee among 6 charged in alleged $230,000 Georgia COVID relief scam

  11-02-2026 17:03 via cbsnews.com
  A former Georgia Department of Community Affairs employee is among six people newly indicted in Fulton County in an alleged scheme to steal nearly $230,000 from a COVID-19 rental assistance program meant to help struggling families.Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment on Tuesday, saying the group is accused of defrauding the Georgia Department of Community Affairs' Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which is a federally funded initiative created to help renters and land
  
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