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• Georgia health care workforce shortage puts pressure on patients

  16-09-2026 13:37 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia health care leaders are focusing on the state's workforce shortage Wednesday and what it could mean for patients trying to find care. The issue is part of the conversation at Health Connect South at the Georgia Aquarium.Caylee Noggle, president and CEO of the Georgia Hospital Association, said the shortage includes nurses, physicians, behavioral health professionals, and other health care workers. "When hospitals can't find enough nurses, physicians, behavioral health professionals,
  
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• Download with Damez: Shaky Knees Festival, Gwinnett Fair and Hawks singles night

  18-09-2026 14:51 via cbsnews.com
  
  CBS News Atlanta's Culture Contributor Damez highlights what’s trending around Atlanta, including the Shaky Knees Music Festival at Piedmont Park, the Gwinnett County Fair, Falcons stars rating NFL touchdown celebrations and the Hawks’ upcoming singles night.
  
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• Family honors legendary DeKalb coach Buck Godfrey with HBCU scholarship

  18-09-2026 14:06 via cbsnews.com
  
  The family of longtime Southwest DeKalb High School football coach William "Buck" Godfrey is working to continue his legacy through a scholarship supporting students attending historically Black colleges and universities.Godfrey died Aug. 1 at age 83. A public memorial service is scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m. at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta.Godfrey coached football at Southwest DeKalb for 30 seasons, compiling 273 wins and leading the Panthers to the 1995 Class AAAA s
  
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• Celebrity hairstylist turned Atlanta restaurateur serves up must-try pancakes at Gocha's

  18-09-2026 13:45 via cbsnews.com
  
  Our Morning Menu takes us to Gocha's Breakfast Bar, a southwest Atlanta restaurant where the pancakes are served golden, light and fluffy.Brian Sago and his wife visit the restaurant about twice a month — and they do not share their pancakes."The pancakes! Me and her got two orders of pancakes so we don't have to share," Sago said. "They're the best pancakes in Atlanta. The pancakes have crispy edges and are nice, light and fluffy. The syrup and butter is a complement."Gocha Hawkins opened
  
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• Celebrity hairstylist turned Atlanta breakfast boss now serves up must-try pancakes

  18-09-2026 13:18 via cbsnews.com
  
  Gocha Hawkins left her career as a celebrity hairstylist to open Gocha’s Breakfast Bar in 2018. The restaurant now has locations in Atlanta and Fayetteville, serving customer favorites including fluffy pancakes, Cajun Creole shrimp and grits, omelets and French toast.
  
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• Southern Schmooze connects homeowners with local service providers

  18-09-2026 13:12 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Southern Schmooze connects homeowners with service providers recommended by their neighbors. The free community platform has grown to more than 17,000 members and has given one Atlanta-area woman the confidence to leave education and begin a career in interior design.
  
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• New scholarship honors legendary DeKalb coach Buck Godfrey's legacy

  18-09-2026 13:09 via cbsnews.com
  
  William “Buck” Godfrey built a 30-season legacy at Southwest DeKalb High School with 273 wins and a state championship. After his death at 83, his family created an HBCU scholarship to continue the longtime coach and teacher’s commitment to helping students.
  
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• Metro Atlanta dentist works to expand dental care for Georgia Medicaid patients

  18-09-2026 13:01 via cbsnews.com
  
  A dentist in Hiram isn't just filling cavities; he's also filling gaps in care. It wasn't always the plan for Hassan Marwan to work at a Smile 4 U in Hiram, but once he saw the need for providers who accept Medicaid in the area, he didn't want to leave. "My mother used to take us all out of school to a place that accepts Medicaid, and so I see myself in them," Marwan said. Marwan said A Smile 4 U is one of the only practices in the area that accepts Medicaid for kids and adults. H
  
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• Long inaccessible 26-acre forest could become southwest Atlanta's newest park

  18-09-2026 12:43 via cbsnews.com
  
  For years, Renette Scott warned her students at Therrell High School in southwest Atlanta not to venture into the woods outside the school. She didn't know then that the land was owned by the city of Atlanta."This is a jewel that we don't know exists," Scott said.The land is known as Falling Water Park. The city bought the 26-acre forest in 2004 and classified it as a park-in-holding, meaning the greenspace was protected and closed to the public. Scott partnered with community members, the nonpr
  
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• Falcons’ starting quarterback remains unclear before Panthers game

  18-09-2026 12:40 via cbsnews.com
  
  Michael Penix Jr. took snaps with the first-team offense as the Atlanta Falcons prepared for Sunday’s home opener against the Carolina Panthers. Coach Kevin Stefanski is expected to provide another update as questions remain about who will start at quarterback.
  
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• Dream dominate Sun as Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard make WNBA history

  18-09-2026 12:36 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Atlanta Dream returned from the international break with a dominant 103-59 win over the Connecticut Sun. Angel Reese recorded 30 points, 10 rebounds and her 30th double-double of the season as every Dream player scored. Atlanta hosts the Chicago Sky on Saturday at State Farm Arena.
  
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• Years of advocacy bring Atlanta park project back to life

  18-09-2026 12:30 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta plans to transform a 26-acre forest near Langford Parkway into Falling Water Park after receiving a $2 million state grant. The city will contribute another $1 million toward trails, a fishing and birdwatching boardwalk, wildlife signs and outdoor recreation areas.
  
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• Georgia dentist expands care for patients with Medicaid

  18-09-2026 12:26 via cbsnews.com
  
  Dr. Hassan Marwan says about 80% of his patients at A Smile 4 U in Hiram use Medicaid. After seeing how difficult it was for local families to find participating dentists, he decided to stay and help close the community’s gap in dental care.
  
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• Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" removed from Cobb County school libraries

  18-09-2026 00:55 via cbsnews.com
  
  Cobb County officials have removed Toni Morrison's novel "The Bluest Eye" from school library bookshelves over material they say is not suitable for children.On Thursday, the Cobb County School District announced the removal of the novel from its libraries, saying a review process found passages violated the district's standards of acceptable content for sixth to 12th graders.The district specifically mentioned a passage depicting the rape of one of the main characters by her father."The words s
  
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• South Fulton Tennis Center hosts HBCU National Tennis Championships

  18-09-2026 00:27 via cbsnews.com
  
  More than 200 athletes and dozens of teams are taking part in the HBCU National Tennis Championships in South Fulton.
  
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• Massive sewage spill at Atlanta airport has neighbors concerned

  18-09-2026 00:03 via cbsnews.com
  
  A sewage spill near a runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport released an estimated 33,000 gallons into a wooded area, airport officials said Wednesday.
  
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• Signs of fall ahead for Georgia, but heat is not leaving right away

  17-09-2026 23:55 via cbsnews.com
  
  The heat can't stay forever in Georgia, and with fall right around the corner, there's a chance the state sees some cooler weather soon.
  
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• Hitting snooze on your alarm could make you more tired

  17-09-2026 23:43 via cbsnews.com
  
  Waking up to an alarm and hitting snooze multiple times is not ideal for healthy sleep, experts say.
  
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• Atlanta Dream's Chapel Program helps players on and off the court

  17-09-2026 23:41 via cbsnews.com
  
  Before the Atlanta Dream take the court, some of the team's players gather to find faith, community, and support.
  
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• Prices expected to remain high through 2026 midterm election

  17-09-2026 23:21 via cbsnews.com
  
  The high costs at the fuel pump are driving up prices for just about everything you buy, and those prices aren't expected to drop any time soon.
  
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• Atlanta audit shows more millions in unpaid water bills

  17-09-2026 23:17 via cbsnews.com
  
  The City of Atlanta is owed more than $236 million in unpaid water and sewer bills from over 60,000 accounts, a new audit reveals.​
  
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• Family and friends honor life of Atlanta Police recruit Moses Russ

  17-09-2026 23:05 via cbsnews.com
  
  The pews at Victory City Church were packed as family, friends, and fellow recruits gathered to share their love of Moses Russ.
  
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• Nearly 1 in 4 Atlanta water and sewer accounts delinquent with $236 million in unpaid bills, audit finds

  17-09-2026 22:11 via cbsnews.com
  
  The City of Atlanta is owed more than $236 million in unpaid water and sewer bills from over 60,000 accounts, a new audit reveals.According to the City Auditor's Office, the amount of delinquent accounts has increased by thousands over the last few years. That's despite Department of Watershed Management writing off amounts that they had deemed uncollectible.The findings were presented at a recent Atlanta City Council Utilities Committee meeting and were a follow-up to an audit of the Department
  
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• Funeral held for Atlanta police recruit killed in motorcycle crash

  17-09-2026 20:35 via cbsnews.com
  
  Family and friends gathered Thursday in Forest Park to honor a 24-year-old Atlanta Police Department recruit who was killed in a motorcycle crash while traveling to training.Moses Russ died Sept. 1 after his Kawasaki Ninja collided with an SUV at Moreland Avenue and McDonough Boulevard, according to Atlanta police. Russ was traveling to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center when the crash happened. He was pronounced dead at Grady Memorial Hospital.During the service at Victory City
  
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• Loved ones celebrate the life of Atlanta police recruit Moses Russ

  17-09-2026 20:29 via cbsnews.com
  
  Family, friends and former colleagues gathered to honor 24-year-old Moses Russ, who died in a motorcycle crash while traveling to police training. The Coast Guard veteran and former Atlanta corrections officer was remembered for his commitment to service and the lasting impact he made on others.
  
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• Atlanta volunteer high school football coach arrested after on-field incident during game, officials say.

  17-09-2026 19:15 via cbsnews.com
  
  An Atlanta Public Schools volunteer football coach was arrested during a game against a Carroll County high school on Sept. 11, school officials say.The Carroll County School District tells CBS News Atlanta that the Temple Police Department arrested a visiting coach from Therrell High School after an "onfield incident" during Friday's game against Temple High School."Neither Temple High School nor the Carroll County School System is involved in the law enforcement action, but we are cooperating
  
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• Over $43 million in grants awarded to Georgia organizations combatting veteran homelessness

  17-09-2026 18:52 via cbsnews.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded more than $43 million in grants to Georgia community organizations in an effort to fight veteran homelessness in the state.The funding in Georgia is part of $1.17 billion in grants awarded to organizations across the country and will go to 21 organizations across the state, the agency said.The grants are an attempt to support the agency's Supportive Services for Veteran Families programs that help veterans who are at risk of losing their h
  
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• Metro Atlanta continues dealing with hot weather and poor air quality

  17-09-2026 18:34 via cbsnews.com
  
  While the day is looking nice, it's going to be hot, and people in metro Atlanta may want to avoid going outside due to a Code Orange Air Quality Alert.
  
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• Former Southern Company CEO named sole finalist for University System of Georgia chancellor

  17-09-2026 18:20 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has voted to name Thomas A. Fanning, the retired head of Southern Company, as the sole finalist for USG chancellor.If approved, Fanning would lead the state's public university system, which has 25 public colleges and universities, more than 50,000 faculty and staff, and over 382,000 students."Our university system's strong reputation brought us exceptional candidates from across the country, but Tom Fanning stood out immediately," Board C
  
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• Traffic stop during funeral procession leads to discovery of possible "mobile meth lab," sheriff says

  17-09-2026 18:13 via cbsnews.com
  
  A traffic stop during a funeral procession ended with Georgia deputies discovering what they called a "mobile meth lab," officials say.The Towns County Sheriff's Office says the situation ended with a highway being shut down for hours as hazmat crews worked at the scene.According to the sheriff's office, the situation began around 2:39 p.m. Tuesday, when Deputy Jeremy Stanley was helping with a funeral escort on U.S. Highway 76.While assisting with the escort, authorities say Stanley noticed a C
  
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