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• Georgia Tech faculty open their homes to students for Thanksgiving

  28-11-2025 05:28 via cbsnews.com
  Not everyone can get home for Thanksgiving, but Georgia Tech is making sure every student has a place to spend the holiday.Through the university's growing "Home for the Holidays" program, faculty and staff volunteer to host students who remain in Atlanta during the long weekend. For many, it has become a new and meaningful tradition that bridges cultures, generations, and the campus community in a uniquely Georgia Tech way.This year, Vice President for External Communications Blair Meeks and hi
  
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• Multiple people arrested for shooting that critically injured 3-year-old in DeKalb County, police say

  05-01-2026 22:57 via cbsnews.com
  DeKalb County police have arrested three people for a shooting that left a 3-year-old boy in critical condition over the weekend.Shortly before 7 p.m. on Sunday, officers were called to a report of a shooting in the 300 block of North Stone Mountain Lincoln Road. When they got to the scene, they found the 3-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound.Investigators believe the shooting happened during an argument between a group at a nearby gas station. The bullet hit a vehicle stopped by traf
  
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• Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens officially begins second term: "I am truly blessed"

  05-01-2026 22:35 via cbsnews.com
  Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens was sworn in Monday for a second term, taking the oath of office in front of a large crowd at Georgia State University.As he begins another four years leading Georgia's largest city, Dickens said, "As a sixteen-year-old boy, I set my sights on a dream: to serve the city that raised me. A city shaped by giants—Mayor Maynard Jackson, Ambassador Andrew Young, Congressman John Lewis, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."Dickens, Atlanta's 61st mayor, was re-elected by a w
  
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• Georgia man dressed only in a tablecloth arrested after trying to steal car, police say

  05-01-2026 22:29 via cbsnews.com
  A man is in custody in Gwinnett County after police say he stole a vehicle during a crime spree while wearing just a tablecloth.Mackienzy Kahl is facing charges of theft by taking, first-degree burglary, entering an automobile or other motor vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or felony, loitering and prowling, and driving without a valid license.Officials with the Gwinnett County Police Department say they received a report of a stolen truck from a pool company on Dec. 2.Later that day, i
  
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• Marjorie Taylor Greene marks her last day in Congress after resignation

  05-01-2026 17:56 via cbsnews.com
  After six years in office, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is stepping down from her seat in the House of Representatives.In letters to Gov. Brian Kemp and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson obtained by CBS News Atlanta, Greene said that she would resign from the House of Representatives at 11:59 p.m. on Monday."It has been my honor and privilege to serve the people of Georgia's 14th congressional district," Greene wrote.The controversial Georgia lawmaker was first elected in 2020 and was heavily fav
  
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• Body of Georgia man missing since Christmas Day found in west Georgia lake, deputies say

  05-01-2026 16:35 via cbsnews.com
  The search for a Georgia man reported missing on Christmas Day has ended with a tragic discovery, authorities say.Troup County deputies say they began looking for 34-year-old Fernando Ortiz after receiving reports that he was last seen on Liberty Road on the afternoon of Dec. 25.Fernando Ortiz's body was found in West Point Lake days after he was reported missing.Troup County Sheriff's Office For days, deputies and the Troup County Fire Department, Troup County Emergency Management Agency, Georg
  
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• Falcons promote Greg Beadles to CEO as Arthur Blank reshapes organization

  05-01-2026 16:00 via cbsnews.com
  More front office changes are underway for the Atlanta Falcons, as owner Arthur Blank has announced a new team president and CEO to lead the franchise into the future. In a letter addressed to Falcons fans and the Atlanta community, Blank announced that Greg Beadles has been elevated to president and CEO of the Atlanta Falcons, effective immediately. Beadles succeeds Rich McKay, who moves fully into an expanded leadership role across Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment after more
  
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• Dense fog forces ground stop for flights bound for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

  05-01-2026 14:46 via cbsnews.com
  A weather-related ground stop has been issued at the nation's busiest airport Monday morning. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, departures from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have been grounded from 7:49 a.m. to at least 9:00 a.m. due to low cloud ceilings, which can limit pilots' visibility during landings. The FAA said there was a medium chance, between 30% and 60%, that the ground stop could be extended.The National Weather Service has also issued a dens
  
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• Alford's red-zone pick saves Falcons' 19-17 win over Saints, giving NFC South title to Panthers

  05-01-2026 01:57 via cbsnews.com
  The Atlanta Falcons' season-ending win over the New Orleans Saints was important to the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Falcons coach Raheem Morris was only focused on finishing a disappointing season with a fourth straight win and sweeping his team's top rival.Dee Alford's red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 on Sunday to give the NFC South title to Carolina."That's always good to beat the Saints, man," Morris
  
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• Atlanta soul food icon The Busy Bee expanding to Centennial Yards near Mercedes-Benz Stadium

  05-01-2026 00:22 via cbsnews.com
  For generations of Atlantans, The Busy Bee has been more than a restaurant. It's been a gathering place, a cultural landmark, and a living archive of the city's Westside history.Now, the storied soul food institution is expanding, signing a lease for a new 2,985-square-foot location at The Mitchell, a residential tower within the massive Centennial Yards redevelopment just steps from Mercedes-Benz Stadium.Founded in 1947, The Busy Bee has earned national acclaim for its from-scratch Southern coo
  
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• Atlanta rallies highlight deep divide over U.S. actions toward Venezuela

  04-01-2026 20:45 via cbsnews.com
  Protesters gathered in Atlanta this past Saturday and Sunday to voice sharply different views over U.S. involvement in Venezuela, underscoring deep divisions within the Venezuelan American community. They renewed concerns about America's role in global conflicts.The demonstration followed claims by activist groups that the Trump administration escalated tensions with Venezuela after weeks of threats toward the South American nation. Organizers described the situation as dangerous and a
  
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• Mario Guevara continues reporting as Georgia officials push back on proposed detention center

  04-01-2026 20:01 via cbsnews.com
  Journalist Mario Guevara - who was deported by ICE - says he's still reporting from abroad as Georgia leaders push back against a proposed federal immigration detention center in Social Circle.
  
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• Atlanta journalist deported by ICE continues reporting as Georgia officials push back on proposed detention center

  04-01-2026 19:56 via cbsnews.com
  A longtime Atlanta journalist who was deported last year says he is still reporting on Georgia communities — even from outside the United States.Mario Guevara spent over 20 years covering the Latino community in Metro Atlanta. Last summer, he was arrested by Doraville police at a "No Kings" rally in DeKalb County and later turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE.Guevara spent more than 100 days in ICE custody before being deported to El Salvador.Now, three mon
  
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• Marjorie Taylor Greene made waves. Her constituents don't agree on whether it was worth it

  04-01-2026 19:11 via cbsnews.com
  President Donald Trump says Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is a traitor. But for Jackie Harling, who chairs the local Republican Party in Greene's northwestern corner of Georgia, she's still "mama bear.""Every thought that we had in our minds, she seemed to be very good at verbalizing," Harling said.Saying things that no one else would say may be Greene's most durable legacy as she steps down on Monday, resigning halfway through her third term in Congress. First, it was her embrace of conspiracy th
  
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• More warm weather coming to Georgia as the new year begins

  03-01-2026 00:23 via cbsnews.com
  A massive mass of warm air is going to push out all the cold weather metro Atlanta has had recently. The low pressure could cause some rain, so keep your eye out and an umbrella handy.
  
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• Georgia health officials concerned as flu surge hits hard, leaving hundreds hospitalized

  03-01-2026 00:12 via cbsnews.com
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's too soon to say how severe this flu season will be, but the numbers show a rapid spread across the country, with 7.5 million sick, 81,000 hospitalized, and over 3,100 deaths.Here in Georgia, health officials are concerned. Since Dec. 21, more than 300 people have been hospitalized with the flu across the state. Two people have died."We have had huge volumes in our urgent care really since right before Christmas, and you know it really kind
  
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• DeKalb County police officer remains resilient after losing home in devastating fire

  03-01-2026 00:12 via cbsnews.com
  A DeKalb County police officer is sharing her story weeks after an apartment fire left her and dozens of others looking for a new home.The fire broke out on the night of Dec. 14 at the Las Palmas Apartments on Seasons Parkway. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but it left residents trying to pick up the pieces just before the holidays.Since starting with the department in 2023, DeKalb County Officer Tiaja Gilliam has spent her days protecting others, but today, she's the one needing help."I was reall
  
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• DeKalb officer rebuilding after apartment fire

  03-01-2026 00:08 via cbsnews.com
  An apartment fire left DeKalb County Officer Tiaja Gilliam and dozens of others looking for new homes just before the holidays.
  
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• Spiking flu cases concerns Georgia health officials

  03-01-2026 00:06 via cbsnews.com
  Since Dec. 21, more than 300 people have been hospitalized with the flu across Georgia. Two people have died.
  
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• Social Circle officials opposing reported ICE proposal to turn warehouse into immigrant detention center

  02-01-2026 19:00 via cbsnews.com
  Officials in the Georgia city of Social Circle are pushing back a reported plan by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to turn a warehouse in the city limits into a holding center for immigrant detainees.In December, the Washington Post reported on a draft solicitation by ICE that would use "large-scale warehouses holding 5,000 to 10,000 each" before deportation. Social Circle was one of seven cities named as being the proposed site for one of those warehouses, with the others located
  
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• Tuskegee University police chief placed on leave after New Year's Day DUI arrest in Georgia

  02-01-2026 18:28 via cbsnews.com
  Tuskegee University officials said Police Chief Kareem Easley has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested for driving under the influence in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on New Year's Day.According to an incident report from the Sandy Springs Police Department, an officer was parked in a patrol vehicle around 5:50 a.m. Jan. 1 in the parking lot of 5565 New Northside Drive when he observed a gray BMW sedan traveling the wrong way on New Northside Drive, a one-way road.Police said the
  
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• Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens launches second term with volunteer events, inter-faith service, and inauguration at GSU

  02-01-2026 15:48 via cbsnews.com
  Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is inviting the public to take part in a three-day inauguration weekend as he begins his second term leading the city. In a statement released by the city, Dickens said the weekend will include volunteer work, faith-based gatherings, and the official swearing-in ceremony for him and other city leaders. The events run from Saturday, Jan. 3, through Monday, Jan. 5, and are open to the public."This weekend is a celebration of service, unity, faith, and our shared co
  
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• End of ACA subsidies forces tough health insurance choices for Georgians

  02-01-2026 14:49 via cbsnews.com
  The tax credits that helped lower health insurance costs for millions of Americans enrolled in the Affordable Care Act expired on Jan. 1, meaning many Georgians now face higher monthly premiums.The change affects people who buy their own health insurance and do not get coverage through an employer or qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. One of them is Kennesaw resident Michelle Phillips, whom CBS News Atlanta first spoke with in October 2025. She shared an update this week on how the expiration is
  
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• Georgia residents face higher health care costs as ACA tax credits expire

  02-01-2026 14:05 via cbsnews.com
  The tax credits that help reduce the cost of health insurance for millions of Americans enrolled in the Affordable Care Act expired on New Year's Day. We spoke with a Kennesaw resident navigating the changes.
  
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• Teen charged as adult in killing of Uber driver found dead in Lawrenceville

  02-01-2026 13:49 via cbsnews.com
  Authorities believe an Uber driver who was found dead in the street in Lawrenceville was shot and killed by a 15-year-old boy during a carjacking on New Year's Day. The teen has been arrested, and police say he will be charged as an adult for the crimes. Officers with the Lawrenceville Police Department were called just after 5:20 a.m. Thursday to the 600 block of Groveland Parkway after a report of a person lying in the roadway. When officers arrived, they found a man dead at the scen
  
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• Young Hawks fan beats team mascot in epic dance battle

  02-01-2026 00:48 via cbsnews.com
  A young Atlanta Hawks fan has already checked off his first New Year's resolution of 2026, and he did it in front of a packed State Farm Arena.
  
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• Atlanta nonprofit Kate's Club helps children cope with grief after losing parents, siblings

  02-01-2026 00:42 via cbsnews.com
  This time of year can be especially painful for families coping with loss, and for children, that grief can begin far too early.In Georgia, one in 10 children will lose a parent, sibling or primary caregiver before turning 18. For many of them, help comes from Kate's Club, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that supports children and families learning how to live with loss.They are some of the smallest mourners; children just learning to write, speak, and understand the world around them, sometimes befo
  
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• Southern New Year's Day food traditions bring crowds to Atlanta restaurants

  02-01-2026 00:28 via cbsnews.com
  Long lines, packed dining rooms, and the smell of Southern comfort food filled one of Atlanta's most iconic restaurants on New Year's Day, as families gathered for a tradition many believe brings luck and prosperity in the year ahead.CBS News Atlanta went inside The Colonnade, one of the city's oldest restaurants, where customers started the new year with classic dishes like black-eyed peas and collard greens."It's an Atlanta staple," said Kimy Kennedy. "You walk in, and you just feel like you a
  
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• New Year's Day southern food traditions bring crowds to Atlanta restaurants

  02-01-2026 00:28 via cbsnews.com
  Long lines, packed dining rooms, and the smell of Southern comfort food filled one of Atlanta's most iconic restaurants on New Year's Day, as families gathered for a tradition many believe brings luck and prosperity in the year ahead.CBS News Atlanta went inside The Colonnade, one of the city's oldest restaurants, where customers started the new year with classic dishes like black-eyed peas and collard greens."It's an Atlanta staple," said Kimy Kennedy. "You walk in, and you just feel like you a
  
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• Atlanta nonprofit Kate’s Club helps thousands of Georgia children learn to live with loss

  02-01-2026 00:25 via cbsnews.com
  In Georgia, one in 10 children will lose a parent, sibling or primary caregiver before turning 18. For many of them, help comes from Kate's Club, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that supports children and families learning how to live with loss.
  
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