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• Georgia election officials challenge new mail ballot rules before midterms

  11-09-2026 16:58 via cbsnews.com
  
  Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and other Georgia election officials are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to keep new Postal Service requirements from taking effect before the November midterms. They say ballots are already being prepared and there is not enough time to implement the changes without risking delays or confusion.
  
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• Gwinnett commissioner recalls helping victims after narrowly missing Pentagon meeting on 9/11

  12-09-2026 00:44 via cbsnews.com
  
  A delayed meeting kept Jasper Watkins from being inside the Pentagon when it was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001. Twenty-five years later, he shared how that change in plans allowed him to help others.Watkins, a Gwinnett County commissioner and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, delivered the keynote address Friday during a remembrance ceremony at the Fallen Heroes Memorial at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville."Twenty-five years ago, we experienced one of the worst da
  
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• Niece of 9/11 victim joins Atlanta volunteers honoring lives lost through service

  12-09-2026 00:40 via cbsnews.com
  
  More than 1,800 volunteers gathered at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta on Friday to turn remembrance into service.Organizers with Hands On Atlanta and 9/11 Day said volunteers prepared meals for families facing food insecurity in honor of the 2,977 people killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.Groups of roughly 600 to 700 volunteers worked in shifts throughout the day. Among those watching was Kiara Lum, associate director of partnerships and developmen
  
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• Delayed meeting spared Gwinnett commissioner from Pentagon on 9/11

  12-09-2026 00:39 via cbsnews.com
  
  Jasper Watkins was headed to the Pentagon when Flight 77 struck on Sept. 11, 2001. The Army lieutenant colonel and military pharmacist escaped the attack and used his medical training to help those who were injured.
  
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• Johns Creek volleyball senior brings an engineer’s mind to the court

  12-09-2026 00:36 via cbsnews.com
  
  Innovation Academy student Sara Buoni plays volleyball for Johns Creek while pursuing her passion for engineering. The University of Memphis commit even designed equipment to help her coaches and teammates practice.
  
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• Ground stop lifted at Atlanta airport, but flight delays reach nearly 2 hours

  12-09-2026 00:30 via cbsnews.com
  
  The ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been canceled, but travelers are still facing significant delays as thunderstorms disrupt flights Friday evening.The Federal Aviation Administration replaced the ground stop with a ground delay scheduled to remain in effect from 6 p.m. until 9:59 p.m., according to an FAA alert.Flights headed to Atlanta under the program were delayed an average of 107 minutes, with the longest delay reaching 271 minutes. Flights leaving Hart
  
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• Atlanta volunteers honor 9/11 victims by packing meals for families

  12-09-2026 00:28 via cbsnews.com
  
  More than 1,800 volunteers gathered at the College Football Hall of Fame to prepare food for families facing hunger. Among them was Kiara Lum, who served in memory of her uncle killed at the World Trade Center.
  
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• Cancer diagnoses rise sharply among 9/11 responders and survivors

  12-09-2026 00:23 via cbsnews.com
  
  The World Trade Center Health Program reports that more than 57,000 members have been diagnosed with cancer. New research also examines how environmental conditions may affect responders’ long-term physical and mental health.
  
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• Field of Flags marks 25 years since 9/11 at Kennesaw Mountain

  12-09-2026 00:00 via cbsnews.com
  
  At the foot of Kennesaw Mountain, 2,977 American flags now stand as a reminder that every person killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks had a life and a story.People of all ages joined first responders and community groups to plant the flags at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Each flag represents one person killed in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001."It's the feeling of giving back," said Ernie Wagoner, president of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta. "Just look at the crowd we have here.
  
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• 2,977 flags honor every life lost on 9/11 at Kennesaw Mountain

  11-09-2026 23:57 via cbsnews.com
  
  More than 1,200 volunteers signed up to help create the Kiwanis Club of Marietta’s Field of Flags. Each flag honors a person killed in the Sept. 11 attacks while helping teach a new generation about remembrance and unity.
  
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• Flash flood warnings issued as heavy rain drenches metro Atlanta

  11-09-2026 23:48 via cbsnews.com
  
  Multiple flash flood warnings are in effect after 2 to 4 inches of rain fell in parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia. More storms could affect Saturday’s Georgia and Georgia Tech football games.
  
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• Flights to Atlanta airport delayed as storms trigger another FAA ground stop

  11-09-2026 23:43 via cbsnews.com
  
  Travelers flying into Atlanta could face delays Friday evening as thunderstorms move through the area.The Federal Aviation Administration revised an earlier ground stop to cover selected flights scheduled to depart between 3:30 and 6:45 p.m. for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to an FAA alert.The FAA said affected flights could be delayed by an average of 45 minutes. The agency placed the chance of extending the order at 30% to 60%.The expanded ground stop covers sele
  
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• Metro Atlanta first responders climb Stone Mountain to honor victims of 9/11

  11-09-2026 23:40 via cbsnews.com
  
  First responders climbed Stone Mountain and the equivalent of 110 stories at Center Parc Stadium to honor those killed on Sept. 11, 2001. A downtown Atlanta digital display also paid tribute to the victims, survivors and first responders.
  
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• Nation honors 9/11 victims 25 years after terrorist attacks

  11-09-2026 23:37 via cbsnews.com
  
  Memorial ceremonies at the Pentagon, Shanksville and Ground Zero marked 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks. Tributes honored the lives lost and the families carrying their legacies forward.
  
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• GBI investigating shooting involving Rome police officer near elementary school

  11-09-2026 23:32 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shooting involving a Rome police officer that prompted a brief school lockdown and closed a nearby road Friday.The GBI said Rome police asked the agency to investigate the shooting. State investigators said the case remains active but did not release details about what led to the shooting or whether anyone was injured.The incident occurred near Etowah Terrace, Myrtle Street and South Broad Street, where Rome police reported a heavy law enfor
  
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• Flash flood warnings issued for Hartsfield-Jackson airport and parts of metro Atlanta

  11-09-2026 22:47 via cbsnews.com
  
  Heavy rain is already flooding parts of metro Atlanta, and flash flood warnings now cover Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and several communities south and west of the city.The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued warnings until 10:30 p.m. Friday for Clayton County, southwestern DeKalb County and south-central Fulton County. The warning includes parts of Atlanta, East Point, Union City, College Park, Hapeville, Jonesboro, Riverdale, Forest Park and the airport.Betwe
  
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• Flights to Atlanta airport delayed as storms trigger second FAA ground stop

  11-09-2026 22:08 via cbsnews.com
  
  Travelers flying into Atlanta could face delays Friday evening as thunderstorms move through the area.The Federal Aviation Administration revised an earlier ground stop to cover selected flights scheduled to depart between 3:30 and 4:45 p.m. for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to an FAA alert.The FAA said affected flights could be delayed by an average of 36 minutes, with the longest delay reaching 70 minutes. The agency placed the chance of extending the order at 30%
  
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• Atlanta surgeon becomes a patient at the prostate cancer clinic where he sends others

  11-09-2026 21:49 via cbsnews.com
  
  September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and a reminder for men to prioritize their health by getting screened for the disease.Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. CBS News Atlanta stopped in Alpharetta Thursday to speak with Dr. Joe Busch, an interventional radiologist at the private, world-renowned prostate cancer treatment clinic Busch Center. Dr. Busch said not only is it
  
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• Flights to Atlanta airport delayed as storms trigger FAA second ground stop

  11-09-2026 21:33 via cbsnews.com
  
  Travelers flying into Atlanta could face delays Friday afternoon as thunderstorms move through the area.The Federal Aviation Administration issued a second ground stop for flights headed to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The latest order began at 2:30 p.m. and was scheduled to remain in effect until 3:45 p.m., according to an FAA alert.A ground stop keeps affected flights at their departure airports until conditions improve or air traffic officials clear them to leave.The FAA
  
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• SWAT team takes armed suspect into custody after DeKalb police officer is injured

  11-09-2026 19:45 via cbsnews.com
  
  A DeKalb County police officer is recovering after being injured Thursday night. Police said an armed man fired a gun as officers responded to a domestic incident.Police were called to the Reserve at Stone Creek Apartments at 1420 S. Hairston Road around 11:23 p.m. Thursday, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.As officers arrived, police said the armed man fired a gun and one officer was injured. The department did not say where the officer was hurt.The officer was taken to a hospit
  
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• Flights to Atlanta airport delayed as storms trigger FAA ground stop

  11-09-2026 18:57 via cbsnews.com
  
  Travelers flying into Atlanta could face delays Friday afternoon as thunderstorms move through the area.The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for flights headed to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The order began at 12:08 p.m. and was scheduled to remain in effect until 1:30 p.m., according to an FAA alert.A ground stop keeps affected flights at their departure airports until conditions improve or air traffic officials clear them to leave.The FAA said affected
  
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• Atlanta weekend weather brings heavy rain, strong winds and flood risk

  11-09-2026 18:43 via cbsnews.com
  
  The CBS News Atlanta NEXT Weather team has issued NEXT Weather Alerts for Friday and Saturday afternoons as heavy rain and strong storms move through North Georgia.CBS News Atlanta A front will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms, with heavy downpours posing the greatest threat. CBS News Atlanta The rain could add up quickly and cause localized flooding. Some storms could also produce strong winds.Most storms are expected to develop after 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday.The wet weather cou
  
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• Georgia woman honors first responders after escaping World Trade Center's North Tower on 9/11

  11-09-2026 18:08 via cbsnews.com
  
  For 9/11 survivor Beth Zampieri, remembering that day has become an act of service.Zampieri was starting her third day at a new job on the 51st floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower when a hijacked plane struck the building on Sept. 11, 2001.She initially thought there had been an earthquake as the building swayed from side to side. Zampieri began walking down 51 flights of stairs and said seeing firefighters headed in the opposite direction gave her hope."The first moment that I knew I
  
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• Ground Zero volunteer battles lung cancer 25 years after 9/11: "They forgot about us"

  11-09-2026 17:16 via cbsnews.com
  
  On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, some responders and volunteers are calling for more federal support as they continue living with health problems they link to their exposure at Ground Zero.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 9,600 people had died from illnesses linked to exposure to debris from the attacks as of July 2026.The federally funded World Trade Center Health Program provides medical monitoring and treatment for eligible resp
  
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• Atlanta weather alert: Heavy rain and storms could cause flooding

  11-09-2026 17:02 via cbsnews.com
  
  Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across metro Atlanta Friday, with the strongest storms likely after 2 p.m. Heavy downpours could cause localized flooding, while damaging winds are also possible.
  
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• 9/11 volunteer battles lung cancer and rising medical costs

  11-09-2026 16:51 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Kiwanis Club of Marietta is planting 2,977 flags to honor those killed in the Sept. 11 attacks. Ground Zero volunteer Craig Sotkovsky is also sharing his battle with lung cancer and the financial challenges he says he faces 25 years later.
  
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• Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa injured; Cooper Rush could start vs. Steelers

  11-09-2026 16:43 via cbsnews.com
  
  Tua Tagovailoa was limited after suffering an oblique injury during practice. Cooper Rush may start at quarterback when the Falcons open their season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
  
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• Family seeks justice after Clayton County jail death ruled a homicide

  11-09-2026 16:32 via cbsnews.com
  
  A medical examiner ruled that Scott Worthy died from medical neglect and poor conditions while in custody at the Clayton County Jail. His sister told CBS News Atlanta that she has hired an attorney and is seeking justice.
  
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• Smyrna Cub Scouts plant nearly 400 flags for 9/11 memorial

  11-09-2026 16:24 via cbsnews.com
  
  Cub Scout Pack 61 and the city of Smyrna built a replica of the Twin Towers using nearly 400 flags to honor those killed in the Sept. 11 attacks. The display will remain in place for the city’s 25th anniversary memorial ceremony.
  
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• 9/11 survivor honors first responders through service in Atlanta

  11-09-2026 16:17 via cbsnews.com
  
  Beth Zampieri escaped from the 51st floor of the World Trade Center’s North Tower during the Sept. 11 attacks. After moving to Atlanta, she began organizing community service projects to honor first responders and keep the meaning of that day alive.
  
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