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• High temperatures feeling even hotter across North Georgia as humidity sinks in

  01-09-2026 19:15 via cbsnews.com
  
  We may be getting closer to Labor Day, but that doesn't mean the heat is going around any time soon in Georgia.
  
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• 19-year-old killed in crash involving Georgia state trooper during stunt driving call, review underway

  07-09-2026 19:58 via cbsnews.com
  
  An Atlanta 19-year-old has died after a crash with a Georgia State Patrol vehicle during a chase early Sunday morning.Officials with the Georgia Department of Public Safety say the situation began in Tucker when troopers responded to reports of illegal stunt driving around the area of Kilman Drive and Bibb Boulevard.When the troopers got to the scene, officials say multiple vehicles fled, including a Chrysler 300 that went over a curb to try and escape law enforcement.When a GSP Crime Suppressio
  
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• Over 1,000 invasive hornets found across Georgia in August as officials continue fighting threat

  07-09-2026 19:02 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia officials say they found more than 1,000 members of an invasive species that threatens the state's honeybees and agriculture in August.The Georgia Department of Agriculture's Plant Protection team has been fighting to keep the yellow-legged hornet from calling the Peach State its home.The invasive insect was first spotted by a Georgia beekeeper in 2023. Since then, the Georgia Department of Agriculture has been trying to aggressively track and trap the pest.In August, the Department of A
  
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• Metro Atlanta seeing cloudy and cooler Labor Day with rain returning this week

  07-09-2026 18:38 via cbsnews.com
  
  A cold front is bringing a big cooldown to Georgia, dropping temperatures by nearly double digits to where we should be at this time of the year. We'll see a mix of sunshine and storms as we get through the rest of the week.
  
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• 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb raises money for first responders

  07-09-2026 18:35 via cbsnews.com
  
  More than 1,200 people took part in the memorial stair climb at Truist Park to honor the lives of the firefighters who died on Sept. 11 and raise money for first responders. This year, 343 first responders from the United Kingdom and Ireland joined the ceremony.
  
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• Big Tigger won't face charges for aggravated battery after Georgia district attorney drops case

  07-09-2026 18:04 via cbsnews.com
  
  Popular Atlanta radio personality Big Tigger will not face criminal charges after his arrest in Sandy Springs in June.Big Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, was arrested by the Sandy Springs Police Department and charged with aggravated battery and third-degree cruelty to children. He was released on bond the same day.According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office has declined to prosecute Morgan, meaning that the criminal case against him has b
  
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• Rideshare driver shot during argument with passenger in Atlanta, police say

  07-09-2026 17:32 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of shooting a rideshare driver during an argument after a ride early Sunday morning.The Atlanta Police Department said its officers responded to Grady Hospital around 5:35 a.m. on Sunday after receiving a report of a person shot.At the hospital, the officers met the victim, who officials described as a rideshare driver.Investigators believe the victim picked up a man on Brady Avenue and dropped him off on Murphy Avenue, where the two men got into a
  
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• Crews continue battling massive fire, smoke at South Fulton recycling facility

  07-09-2026 17:12 via cbsnews.com
  
  Crews are continuing to battle a large fire that broke out on Sunday at a recycling facility in South Fulton.South Fulton officials say that the fire on the 5500 block of Mallory Road is under control, but crews remain on the scene, working to contain the massive smoke plume that could be seen from miles away.South Fulton Fire Marshal Gregory Chambers said the agency first received multiple calls about the blaze around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. According to Chambers, the callers reported hearing expl
  
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• 1 man dead, 2 injured in shooting during armed robbery in Gwinnett County, police say

  07-09-2026 16:50 via cbsnews.com
  
  A shooting during an armed robbery in Gwinnett County over the weekend left one man dead and two others injured, police say.The Gwinnett County Police Department says the shooting happened near the 1400 block of Laurel Crossing in Buford on Saturday.Officers responding to the scene found multiple people shot. One of them, later identified as 23-year-old Atlanta resident Marvin Wiley, was pronounced dead at the scene.On Sunday, detectives say they believe Wiley was one of the suspects involved in
  
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• Game wardens urge water safety as Georgians head to lakes for Labor Day

  07-09-2026 16:31 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia Department of Natural Resources game wardens will be out in full force on Labor Day for the last busy day of boating.Game wardens will make sure everyone is boating safely: not boating under the influence, abiding by the speed limit, and carrying proper equipment like life jackets.Game warden Spencer Palmer says numbers have been looking good this summer and the goal is to keep them that way through the holiday."Our numbers decreased this year with boating incidents, for sure. We went fr
  
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• Atlanta teacher of the year helps young students see beyond the classroom

  07-09-2026 16:22 via cbsnews.com
  
  She's one of Atlanta Public Schools' youngest teachers of the year, but for Fickett Elementary School's Brianna Wilson, some of the most important lessons don't happen at the desk.
  
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• Rain and clouds keeping Georgia cooler for Labor Day

  07-09-2026 16:19 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia won't see a ton of sun on Labor Day, but we'll take what we can get considering the lower temperatures across the Peach State.
  
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• Dragon Con parade draws thousands to downtown Atlanta

  07-09-2026 16:16 via cbsnews.com
  
  For 40 years, Dragon Con has brought science fiction, fantasy, and pop culture to downtown Atlanta. And over Labor Day weekend, thousands of people lined the parade route to catch a glimpse of their favorite characters.
  
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• Game wardens urge water safety during Labor Day lake trips

  07-09-2026 16:11 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia Department of Natural Resources game wardens will be out in full force Labor Day for the last busy day of boating.
  
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• Watch the 2026 Dragon Con Parade: Colorful, creative costumes take over downtown Atlanta

  05-09-2026 18:53 via cbsnews.com
  
  Dragon Con is in full swing, and downtown Atlanta has been transformed into a celebration of all things science fiction, fantasy, and pop culture.One of the highlights of the convention is always Saturday's Dragon Con Parade, which fills Peachtree Street with amazing costumes showcasing the creativity of participants from Georgia and around the world.This year, the convention is celebrating 40 years, meaning people are going all out to join in the fun, despite the Georgia heat.CBS News Atlanta i
  
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• Georgia sheriff criticizes Flock after audit ends with deputies fired: "Failed from the beginning"

  05-09-2026 16:59 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Hall County Sheriff has some harsh words for Flock Safety after finishing a widespread audit into the alleged misuse of its license plate reader system.The Georgia law enforcement agency finished its audit on Friday night, saying that three employees have been fired and four resigned while under investigation.Officials say the final resignation happened on Friday. Brandon Sanders is accused of using the Flock system multiple times while off duty for searches not authorized by the sheriff's o
  
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• Buford High School softball star helps lead team to undefeated start

  05-09-2026 16:20 via cbsnews.com
  
  Excellence has come to be the standard for the Buford High School softball team. The Lady Wolves has claimed three national championships in the last four years and is undefeated this season. Sam Crenshaw takes a closer look at one of the team's star players, junior Ansley Kehren.
  
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• Metro Atlanta Caribbean communities celebrate Labor Day weekend

  05-09-2026 16:16 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Caribbean community is bringing its own twist to Labor Day celebrations across metro Atlanta this weekend.
  
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• Pedestrian dies after being struck by train near Buford Highway, police say

  05-09-2026 16:02 via cbsnews.com
  
  Gwinnett County police say a pedestrian was killed after they were struck by a train on Friday night.According to police, officers were called to the 7000 block of Buford Highway after reports of a collision involving a train. There, they found the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene by the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner's Office.Investigators say there were no designated crossing points near where the officers found the pedestrian.The deadly crash involving a pedestrian and a tra
  
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• Chris Sale outduels Cristopher Sánchez, Braves beat Phillies and extend lead to 5 games in NL East

  05-09-2026 03:36 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.Ronald Acuña had three hits and drove in a run and Mauricio Dubón homered for the Braves, who won for the ninth time in 11 games.Alec Bohm homered and doubled and drove in both runs for the Phillies, who lost for just the fourth time in 19 games.Sale (14-9) allowe
  
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• Small plane crashes near Paulding County airport, leaving flight student and instructor injured

  05-09-2026 00:40 via cbsnews.com
  
  Federal investigators are now working to determine why a small plane carrying a flight student and instructor crashed into trees near a Paulding County airport Thursday night.The National Transportation Safety Board said it has opened an investigation into the crash of the Piper PA-28 about 2 miles east of Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport in Dallas.Investigators will examine three main areas: the pilots, the aircraft and the conditions surrounding the flight. The agency plans to collect flight
  
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• 3 Gwinnett County police officers fired, arrested in investigation into Flock camera misuse

  05-09-2026 00:37 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Gwinnett County Police Department has fired and arrested three officers as part of an investigation into the misuse of the county's Flock license plate cameras.In a release on Friday, authorities say they arrested Renee Downer in May, charging her with simple battery and stalking. The agency also arrested Derric Holmes and Matthew Lau, charging the former officers with six counts and one count of misuse of license plate data, respectively.The investigation remains ongoing and officials say t
  
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• Atlanta braces for packed Labor Day weekend: What to know about events, safety, and traffic

  05-09-2026 00:15 via cbsnews.com
  
  AAA ranks Atlanta among the top 10 domestic travel destinations for Labor Day weekend, and the metro area is preparing for massive crowds with nearly 50 planned events scheduled across the city.From parades honoring the American worker to end-of-summer celebrations, marquee gatherings will fill downtown and beyond. Major events drawing visitors include Dragon Con, Atlanta Black Pride Weekend, the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, WWE at State Farm Arena, the Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festiv
  
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• Atlanta prepared for packed Labor Day weekend

  05-09-2026 00:09 via cbsnews.com
  
  The metro Atlanta area is preparing for massive crowds with nearly 50 planned events scheduled across the city during Labor Day weekend.
  
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• Dangerously hot weather threatens Labor Day events in metro Atlanta

  04-09-2026 23:53 via cbsnews.com
  
  Most of Georgia is feeling the high temperatures, with the heat indexes reaching triple digits at the start of the Labor Day weekend The area won't get rain to cool it down until the start of next week.
  
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• Experimental treatment could offer new hope for people with ALS

  04-09-2026 23:47 via cbsnews.com
  
  A new therapy that focuses on the immune system could help slow down the symptoms of the debilitating muscle disorder known as ALS.
  
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• Officials share warning of rare flesh-eating bacteria at beaches

  04-09-2026 23:44 via cbsnews.com
  
  The bacteria can be found in warm, brackish water during the summer months and enters the body through open wounds, no matter how small.
  
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• Atlanta officials considering Parking Bill of Rights to increase transparency for drivers

  04-09-2026 23:22 via cbsnews.com
  
  Parking in Atlanta can sometimes come with more than just the cost of a space. Because of that, city officials are considering a Parking Bill of Rights as a proposed ordinance.Ordinance 26-O-1370 is sponsored by District 4 Councilmember James Dozier.It would require private lots and garages to be more upfront about their rules and penalties, requiring operators to clearly post prices, payment options, and potential penalties.The ordinance would also give drivers 30 days to dispute a charge.For s
  
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• As midterms approach, voters look at gas prices and Iran conflict

  04-09-2026 23:22 via cbsnews.com
  
  As affordability becomes a key issue in upcoming midterms, gas prices has spiked and officials have not given a timeline for the end of the war with Iran.
  
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• Trending Now: Delta matching Trump Accounts contribution, air conditioning repairs, and more

  04-09-2026 23:17 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines announced it will match the federal government's one-time $1,000 contribution to Trump Accounts opened for eligible employees' children.
  
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