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• Georgia students compete in skilled workers competition

  04-11-2026 23:52 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  For high school students thinking about what comes after graduation, some employers in Georgia already have an answer: come work for us. CBS News Atlanta takes viewers inside a competition where the skills that win a trophy can also land a career.
  
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• 20-year-old man charged with murder after man found shot in parking lot of Atlanta church

  13-11-2026 22:49 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  A 20-year-old man has been taken into custody for a murder charge in connection with a deadly shooting in Atlanta earlier this week, police say.Authorities say the shooting happened around 9 p.m. on Nov. 9 on the 600 block of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard NW.At the scene, officers found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a church's parking lot.Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene. Officials have not released the victim's identity.After a few days of examining evidence, homicide d
  
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• Ground stop issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to "extraordinary circumstances," FAA says

  13-11-2026 22:34 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been put under a ground stop due to an unusual alert by the Federal Aviation Administration.Atlanta is just one of the airports across the country reporting closures or ground stops on Friday afternoon. The airport confirmed with CBS News Atlanta that all outgoing flights have been stopped.The federal agency wrote in an alert that the ground stop was "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."According to a post on X by Tra
  
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• TSA agent finds live snakes in luggage at California airport: "I need to escalate this immediately"

  13-11-2026 20:11 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Video by the Transportation Security Administration shows the moment officers discovered two live snakes inside a checked bag at California's Ontario International Airport in October. TSA said the snakes were discovered during a routine inspection of a bag.  X-ray images showed what appeared to be a rope but turned out to be two live snakes concealed in a pillowcase. "When I realized the item in my hand was alive, I told myself, 'I need to escalate this immediately,'" said TSA Officer Benjamin
  
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• Frost advisory and freeze warning issued for metro Atlanta as temperatures drop across Georgia

  13-11-2026 19:59 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Some of the coldest air of the season is moving into North Georgia ahead of the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued frost advisories for metro Atlanta and parts of North, Central, and Southeast Georgia beginning overnight and into Saturday morning. A freeze warning will be in effect for the same area from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Sunday.A freeze warning means temperatures will fall to 29 to 32 degrees for several hours, while a frost advisory means temperatures will drop to about 33 to 3
  
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• Zoo Atlanta celebrating arrival of baby Hoffman's two-toed sloth

  13-11-2026 19:27 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  A new additions is bringing a bit of slow sweetness to Zoo Atlanta.The zoo announced Nutella, one of its Hoffman's two-toed sloths, gave birth to an infant on Oct. 30.The baby is the third offspring of Nutella and Cocoa, who were recommended to breed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan."We are excited to welcome Nutella's newest infant," said Gina Ferrie, PhD, the zoo's vice president of collections and conservation. "Sloths have so many behaviors and adaptations that
  
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• Georgia preparing for season's first big freeze

  13-11-2026 18:56 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Temperatures have quickly dropped, and Georgia will see conditions getting even colder over the weekend.
  
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• DeKalb County man sentenced to life for killing girlfriend, shooting 2 others during party at home

  13-11-2026 18:31 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  A DeKalb County man will spend decades in prison for the killing of his girlfriend and the shooting of two other women during a gathering with their family and friends.Authorities say 47-year-old Demario Flanagan killed his girlfriend, 26-year-old Eternity "Destiny" Johnson, after she confronted him about their finances while they were hosting the party.According to prosecutors, the shooting happened in the early morning hours of Oct. 1, 2023, at a home on the 1700 block of Waterton Drive in Lit
  
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• 6 in custody after College Park police seize drugs, gun, and cash from hotels, officials say

  13-11-2026 18:02 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Six people have been taken into custody after multiple drug busts at two College Park hotels as part of an ongoing police operation, officials say.Authorities say they seized drugs, cash, and at least one gun as part of the College Park Police Department's Operation Zero Tolerance.According to the police department, its Special Operations Unit executed search warrants at the Baymont Inn and Red Roof Inn on Old National Highway as part of an investigation into illegal drug sales.During the operat
  
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• Deadly tractor trailer crash causes Friday morning rush hour delays

  13-11-2026 17:47 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a crash that killed a driver early Friday in Fulton County.The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. on South Fulton Parkway near Mason Road, a State Patrol spokesperson said. Troopers said the driver of a westbound tractor-trailer failed to yield while turning left onto Hunter Road. The truck turned in front of an Infiniti, which struck the right side of the trailer.CBS News Atlanta The Infiniti's driver was pronounced dead at the scene.Officials closed South
  
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• Georgia Democrats nominate Carolyn Hugley. She could become the state's first Black woman House speaker.

  13-11-2026 17:06 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Georgia House Democrats have picked state Rep. Carolyn Hugley of Columbus to lead the chamber. The full House will vote for speaker Jan. 11, when lawmakers convene for the 2027 session."Putting the needs of Georgia's citizens at the center of our campaigns is how we all got here today," Hugley said in the caucus announcement. "Today marks the opportunity the people of Georgia have given us to lead Georgia's House of Representatives and deliver for them."Hugley, the current House minority leader,
  
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• Zoox brings robotaxis to Atlanta, with public rides still to come

  13-11-2026 16:20 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  A robotaxi with no steering wheel or driver's seat is now driving on Atlanta streets. Zoox says its four-passenger vehicle will start out near Atlantic Station, Woodward and Home Park in northwest Atlanta.The first rides will be limited to Zoox employees and their family and friends, the company said. Zoox plans to launch its Explorers early rider program in Atlanta in 2027.Zoox has been testing self-driving vehicles in Atlanta since spring 2025. The company says its new robotaxi was built from
  
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• Georgia extends flood emergency as McCaysville lifts curfew and reopens road to Tennessee

  13-11-2026 15:06 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  McCaysville has lifted its overnight curfew and reopened the road to Copperhill, Tennessee, as North Georgia continues to recover from severe flooding. Gov. Brian Kemp extended the flood emergency for four counties by another week.The State of Emergency remains in effect in Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union counties until 11:59 p.m. Nov. 19, unless Kemp extends it again or ends it sooner, according to his recent executive order. Kemp first declared the emergency Nov. 5 after heavy rain and thunde
  
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• Elevation Kitchen and Cocktails serves up food with Jamaican flavor to hungry Conyers diners

  13-11-2026 14:38 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  From the sizzling French toast to jerk lamb chops to shrimp and grits, Elevation Kitchen and Cocktails serves up a tasty brunch that keeps customers coming back."Good conversation, good drinks, good service, good food. So I came back the second and the third time," customer Deloris Freshley said.Chef Neville Walker, the restaurant's co-owner, runs the kitchen. Originally from Jamaica, he incorporates the country's cuisine into his dishes."I like to please people. It's fun to cook and see people
  
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• Jerk lamb chops bring Jamaican flavor to brunch in Conyers

  13-11-2026 14:30 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  CBS News Atlanta’s Leondra Head visits Elevation Kitchen and Cocktails, where chef and co-owner Neville Walker brings flavors from his native Jamaica to the brunch menu. Alongside jerk lamb chops, the restaurant serves French toast and shrimp and grits.
  
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• Georgia wildlife officials warn drivers to watch for deer as mating season peaks

  13-11-2026 14:24 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Biologists with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources have a warning for drivers: Watch for deer. It's peak season for deer to be on the move and cross roads, especially at dawn and dusk.The department reports about 60,000 collisions involving deer each year in Georgia, or about one for every 110 drivers. Those crashes cause an average of five deaths a year in Georgia, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.CBS News Atlanta Biologists say collisions rise this time
  
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• Coldest air of the season moves into metro Atlanta this weekend

  13-11-2026 14:10 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  A freeze warning is in place for Saturday morning, with a freeze watch for Sunday morning. Some areas could dip into the 20s both mornings.
  
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• Southern Museum homeschool program turns trains into hands-on lessons

  13-11-2026 14:04 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  For 13-year-old James Coggins, learning often starts with a question followed by measuring, testing and experimenting to find an answer.James and his 7-year-old brother, Jakob, are among the homeschool students who take part in hands-on educational programs at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw.During a recent workshop focused on counterweights and balance, students explored how those concepts connect to railroad systems. The workshop included three sections led
  
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• Why Georgia drivers may see more deer on the road this fall

  13-11-2026 13:57 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Georgia wildlife officials say deer are on the move during mating season, especially at dawn and dusk. CBS News Atlanta’s Madeline Montgomery explains why a state wildlife biologist urges drivers to brake rather than swerve if a deer crosses their path.
  
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• Kennesaw museum turns trains into hands-on lessons for kids

  13-11-2026 13:46 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Brothers James and Jacob Coggins test their ideas at a homeschool workshop at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw. The museum uses railroads to teach math, science, history and engineering.
  
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• Atlanta baby born with rare heart defect thriving at 4 after heart transplant

  13-11-2026 12:52 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Lindsey Davis and her family spend a lot of time at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Her now 4-year-old daughter, Macey, was born in 2022 with a congenital heart defect. "We were here for five months when she was first born at the Egleston location, and then we've come here [at the Arthur M. Blank campus] a few times for some surgeries," Davis said.When Davis was 20 weeks pregnant, doctors diagnosed Macey with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a disease that made the left side of Macey's heart
  
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• Atlanta's first zoning rewrite in more than 40 years raises concerns about public input

  13-11-2026 12:43 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Atlanta is rewriting its zoning laws for the first time in more than 40 years. Some neighborhood leaders are concerned about proposed changes and whether they'll have enough time to review them and share feedback from the people they represent.The zoning rules determine what can be built in neighborhoods across the city. They regulate everything from housing types to building sizes and parking requirements.The Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods met Thursday night to discuss the city's Zoning 2.0
  
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• Georgia Tech women’s flag football triples its roster in a year

  13-11-2026 12:28 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Georgia Tech students started a women’s flag football club in 2025 so they could compete against other teams. A year later, the club has tripled in size, is playing in tournaments and is looking for a new coach as its current one prepares to graduate.
  
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• From an Atlanta heart transplant to the soccer field at age 4

  13-11-2026 12:23 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Born with a rare heart defect, Macie received a new heart at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta after just 16 days on the transplant waiting list. Now 4, she loves to swim and play soccer, and her parents say watching her play with her little sister is one of their greatest joys.
  
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• Buckhead neighbors debate what Atlanta should allow it to build

  13-11-2026 12:17 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Atlanta is rewriting its zoning rules for the first time in more than 40 years. CBS News Atlanta’s Daniel Wilkerson reports from a Buckhead meeting where neighbors debated whether allowing more homes would lower housing costs and asked how much time they’ll have to weigh in.
  
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• Georgia man survives 14-foot fall and being hit by two cars

  13-11-2026 12:13 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Matthew Bell, 27, was helping with hurricane cleanup in Florida when his debris truck’s boom struck a power line. He fell 14 feet from the bucket and was hit by two cars before his best friend shielded him from traffic. After multiple surgeries, Bell is recovering and says he’s grateful to be alive.
  
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• Referee shortage impacting Georgia high school football

  13-11-2026 00:30 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  High school football playoffs are getting underway across Georgia, but a shortage of officials is forcing a number of games to be rescheduled or moved.
  
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• Smyrna Fire Department launches new Heart Safe initiative

  13-11-2026 00:14 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  The new initiative will put dozens of automated external defibrillators across Smyrna to expand lifesaving access in the city's public spaces.
  
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• Georgia warehouses purchased by ICE to turn into detention centers up for sale after plan scrapped

  13-11-2026 00:14 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  Warehouses in two small Georgia cities that Immigration and Customs Enforcement planned to transform into detention facilities are now up for sale.The warehouses in Social Circle and Oakwood are part of a portfolio of properties put up for bidding by commercial real estate company Cushman & Wakefield. The other properties include warehouses in Salt Lake City, Detroit, El Paso, and Central Pennsylvania.Bidding on the warehouses is set to end on Thursday. The deadline comes a little more than
  
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• Atlanta celebrates renovation of Columbia Senior Residences at MLK Village

  13-11-2026 00:12 via Local News - CBS Atlanta
  
  The $32 million project will give Atlanta residents upgraded affordable housing while preserving the legacy of the building.
  
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