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• How a high-tech wall is helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

  09-06-2026 22:05 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia Tech researchers and Zoo Atlanta are innovating technology to keep elephants healthy and sharp. Building on this innovation, Arianna Mastali, a Georgia Tech PhD student, is developing an interactive wall that produces sounds elephants typically hear in the wild. Mastali says elephants' keen ears can hear low-frequency sounds, and that the sounds from the wall keep them mentally stimulated.She explains, "In the wild, they sometimes communicate through those low frequencies by being able t
  
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• World Cup fans face big transit differences across U.S. host cities

  09-06-2026 23:39 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta keeps MARTA fares low for World Cup visitors, while some cities hike prices or rely on buses. See how transit plans compare nationwide.
  
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• Soaring beef prices hit BBQ restaurants and diners nationwide

  09-06-2026 23:33 via cbsnews.com
  
  Rising beef costs force BBQ owners nationwide to take losses on brisket, making family outings a rare treat instead of a regular meal.
  
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• Harvard study: No increased birth defect risk found with popular weight loss drugs

  09-06-2026 23:24 via cbsnews.com
  
  Researchers found no higher miscarriage or birth defect rates for women taking drugs like Ozempic, but doctors urge caution during pregnancy. Experts encourage stopping the drugs about two months before trying to get pregnant.
  
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• CBS News App Trending: Chrisleys sue Atlanta law firm, Governor’s race heats up

  09-06-2026 23:21 via cbsnews.com
  
  Get the latest on MARTA train shooting charges, Chrisleys’ $25M lawsuit, Georgia governor’s race, and WWE’s return to Atlanta. Download the CBS News app for more.
  
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• Free vision screenings give Atlanta kids a clearer view and brighter future

  09-06-2026 23:18 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation and YMCA team up to provide free eye exams and glasses, helping kids succeed in school and beyond.
  
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• 14 women graduate recovery program inside Fulton County Jail

  09-06-2026 23:16 via cbsnews.com
  
  A special ceremony celebrates women who completed a 12-week recovery program, offering hope and a fresh start through New Beginnings.
  
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• DeKalb County residents rally against new liquor store on Covington Highway

  09-06-2026 23:12 via cbsnews.com
  
  Community members push back as developers plan another liquor store, citing over 20 nearby and concerns about neighborhood impact.
  
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• Atlanta leaders address safety concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup kickoff

  09-06-2026 23:10 via cbsnews.com
  
  With the World Cup days away, city officials highlight crime drops and event prep, but recent MARTA violence raises questions about safety.
  
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• Atlanta gears up for World Cup, but local businesses feel left out

  09-06-2026 23:08 via cbsnews.com
  
  As Atlanta prepares for the FIFA World Cup, small business owners near the stadium say they’re missing out on opportunities. Hear their concerns and how the city is responding.
  
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• Buford drive-by shooting suspect arrested; police recover modified machine gun, drugs, authorities say

  09-06-2026 23:05 via cbsnews.com
  
  A 19-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators linked him to a drive-by shooting in Buford and later recovered a handgun equipped with an illegal machine gun conversion device during a search of a residence, authorities said.According to investigators, the shooting happened May 5 in the 2900 block of Milltown Court in Buford. Following the incident, detectives identified a suspect as 19-year-old John Ikechkwu Osefo and obtained a search warrant for a residence assoc
  
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• Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder in fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf

  09-06-2026 22:35 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Collin County jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a Frisco ISD track meet, bringing an end to a closely watched trial that drew national attention and sparked debate over self-defense, race and school safety.Anthony, now 19, had been charged in the April 2, 2025, killing of Metcalf at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco. Prosecutors argued Anthony intentionally stabbed Metcalf during an altercation between the two teenagers, whil
  
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• Some World Cup host cities look to house, not arrest, homeless people

  09-06-2026 22:18 via cbsnews.com
  
  Just a mile from Atlanta's stadium, which will welcome tens of thousands of fans to World Cup games this month, dozens of people were camped out on a downtown sidewalk waiting for a homeless shelter to open.Some slept in sleeping bags, face masks over their eyes to block out the afternoon sun. Others sat on the sidewalk eating from cereal boxes. Shoes lay scattered alongside empty mini-liquor bottles. A boom box blasted a Jay-Z song: "This can't be right, there's gotta be more." Atlanta announce
  
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• New "No Turn on Red" signs arrive in Midtown, Downtown Atlanta. Here's why.

  09-06-2026 19:50 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta is installing new "No Turn on Red" signs in Midtown and Downtown as part of a pedestrian safety initiative aimed at reducing crashes involving people walking, biking and riding scooters in some of the city's busiest corridors.The signs, approved through a city ordinance championed by Atlanta City Councilman Jason Dozier, are being placed in high-foot-traffic areas where transportation officials say drivers making right turns on red have contributed to serious and sometimes fatal crashes.
  
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• Man faces federal charges in shooting of teen aboard MARTA in Midtown Atlanta, DOJ says

  09-06-2026 16:57 via cbsnews.com
  
  A man accused of shooting a 17-year-old aboard a MARTA train in Midtown Atlanta last week is now facing federal charges, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.Anthony Tyrone Gresham, 42, of Lithia Springs, was charged by criminal complaint on June 8 with committing an act of violence with intent to cause serious bodily injury on a mass transportation system, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.Federal pr
  
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• NEXT Weather Alert Day continues as flooding threat and heavy rain target North Georgia

  09-06-2026 15:52 via cbsnews.com
  
  A second consecutive NEXT Weather Alert Day is in effect as rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms raise the risk of localized flooding across North Georgia, with a few stronger wind gusts also possible.
  
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• Earthquake near Cuba rattles homes in Florida, felt as far as Mexico

  09-06-2026 15:47 via cbsnews.com
  
  A 6.1-magnitude earthquake near Cuba was felt across parts of Florida, on cruise ships and as far away as Mexico, but no injuries or damage were reported.
  
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• Atlanta teens find opportunities as summer hiring slows

  09-06-2026 15:39 via cbsnews.com
  
  As experts project the weakest summer job market for teens in decades, Atlanta’s Summer Youth Employment Program and local businesses are helping thousands of young people gain work experience and career skills.
  
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• South Atlanta residents say World Cup promises are falling short

  09-06-2026 15:34 via cbsnews.com
  
  Community leaders near Atlanta’s Southside say they have been excluded from FIFA World Cup planning and economic opportunities, outlining their concerns in a “Broken Promises Report” while praising Mayor Andre Dickens for engaging with residents to find solutions.
  
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• Arena at Southlake aims to boost South Atlanta economy while preparing students for careers

  09-06-2026 15:23 via cbsnews.com
  
  Clayton County Public Schools is betting that a new $117 million arena will do more than host concerts and sporting events, district leaders say it will create jobs, provide hands-on career training and drive economic growth across South Atlanta.The newly opened Arena at Southlake, an 8,000-seat educational and entertainment complex owned by Clayton County Public Schools, is positioning itself as a destination for major concerts, conventions, graduations and sporting events while also serving as
  
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• Arena at Southlake opens as Clayton County schools aim to boost jobs, economic growth

  09-06-2026 15:05 via cbsnews.com
  
  The new $117 million Arena at Southlake is designed to host graduations, concerts and sporting events while creating jobs, educational opportunities and economic growth in Clayton County.
  
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• When is the 2026 Georgia primary runoff? Dates and times to know to cast your vote.

  09-06-2026 14:39 via cbsnews.com
  
  While many local and statewide elections in Georgia were decided in May, many important races are now heading to runoffs, with voters picking their candidate on June 16, 2026.Under Georgia law, any primary race in which no candidate receives over 50% of the vote goes to a runoff between the top two candidates. This year, a crowded field of candidates has left many high-profile state races still undecided.The Republican ballot includes a hotly contested race between Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and health
  
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• How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

  09-06-2026 05:27 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia Tech researchers and Zoo Atlanta are innovating technology to keep elephants healthy and sharp. Building on this innovation, Arianna Mastali, a Georgia Tech PhD student, is developing an interactive wall that produces sounds elephants typically hear in the wild. Mastali says elephants' keen ears can hear low-frequency sounds, and that the sounds from the wall keep them mentally stimulated.She explains, "In the wild, they sometimes communicate through those low frequencies by being able t
  
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• Flood watches, rainy start, and heat ahead: Your Georgia weather update

  09-06-2026 05:22 via cbsnews.com
  
  Get the latest on key weather alerts across Georgia, including small stream flood advisories and heavy rainfall totals in the region. Meteorologist Orelon Sidney breaks down the rainy start to the week, areas at risk for urban flooding, and what to expect as temperatures rise into the 90s by the weekend. Plus, travel cautions for heat advisories in the Plains and Southeast. Stay informed—download the CBS News app for real-time updates!
  
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• DeKalb community pushes back against new liquor store proposal

  09-06-2026 05:13 via cbsnews.com
  
  A recent proposal to open a new liquor store in DeKalb County has sparked community dialogue and pushback. People who call the neighborhoods surrounding Covington Highway home said there are already too many liquor stores in their community, and their long-term plan to uplift the area includes turning a vacant lot into something that enriches the area.Developer Manny Singh proposed turning a former, vacant Walgreens building into a liquor store. The building sits at the intersection of South Hai
  
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• Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

  09-06-2026 02:40 via cbsnews.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security calls it the fastest-growing criminal enterprise in the world: human trafficking — the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit people for forced labor or commercial sex.And with FIFA Men's World Cup matches just one week away in Atlanta, city leaders are pushing for heightened awareness and training for the frontline workers most likely to encounter it.
  To ensure this message reaches those most at risk, the global awareness campaign "It's a Pena
  
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• Metro Atlanta creatives hope to share Atlanta's soccer culture during FIFA Men's World Cup

  09-06-2026 01:19 via cbsnews.com
  
  A local artist and his friend are hoping to tell the story of Atlanta's soccer culture through art ahead of the 2026 Men's FIFA World Cup. Joseph Veazey is the art director, designer, and illustrator for Veazey Studio. He has illustrated several maps including the Atlanta Rap Map and the American Barbecue Map.While most maps guide you on a journey, Veazey's maps guide you through a story. "The purpose of a map has changed now," Veazey said. "I think they're more about culture and just
  
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• FDA approves first inhaled insulin for kids with diabetes

  09-06-2026 00:43 via cbsnews.com
  
  Children with diabetes now have a needle-free insulin option as the FDA approves Afrezza, the first fast-acting inhaled insulin for kids. Hear from a teen who helped test this groundbreaking treatment.
  
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• Jane Fonda honors Georgia’s youth leaders for creating safer, healthier communities

  09-06-2026 00:41 via cbsnews.com
  
  Oscar winner Jane Fonda and GCAP celebrated young advocates working to empower Georgia’s youth and promote healthy choices. See how these rising leaders are shaping the state’s future.
  
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• Atlanta boosts anti-trafficking training ahead of World Cup influx

  09-06-2026 00:39 via cbsnews.com
  
  With FIFA World Cup matches bringing crowds to Atlanta, city leaders and advocates are ramping up efforts to train hotel and travel staff to spot human trafficking. CBS News Atlanta's Brian Unger reports on how frontline workers and survivors are making a difference.
  
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