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• Inside Cobb County’s newest career and technology academy

  11-08-2026 13:21 via cbsnews.com
  
  Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy in Acworth gives students hands-on training and opportunities to earn workforce certifications before graduating. Programs include automotive service, aviation maintenance, HVAC, welding, emergency medical services and health care.
  
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• Georgia school district cancels classes after receiving computer-generated bomb threats

  14-08-2026 14:24 via cbsnews.com
  
  Jackson County schools canceled classes Friday after multiple campuses received anonymous, computer-generated bomb threats, according to the school district.The district initially delayed the start of the school day as authorities began investigating the threats. Classes were later canceled because officials said it would take more time to clear the affected buildings.The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is checking the schools as part of what the district described as a deliberate process.The di
  
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• Georgia school district delays school day after receiving computer-generated bomb threats

  14-08-2026 14:07 via cbsnews.com
  
  Jackson County schools delayed the start of Friday's school day until further notice after the district received computer-generated bomb threats involving its campuses overnight.The school year began July 30.The Jackson County School System said local and state law enforcement agencies are investigating the threats and checking school buildings.The district did not identify which campuses were named or announce a new start time.School officials said families will be notified when more informatio
  
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• Midtown Atlanta's 5Church celebrating decade of telling stories through food

  14-08-2026 14:03 via cbsnews.com
  
  For 10 years, 5Church has been serving up bold flavors in Midtown Atlanta. The story behind the restaurant begins long before the first guest walked through its doors. Every plate tells a story. Not just of what's being served, but of the passion behind the food."I came to the U.S. chasing the American dream," said Ayman Kamel. Long before he opened 5Church in 2016, Kamel learned the business from the ground up."My first role? Washing dishes. I cooked, I butchered, I prepped, I got my fair share
  
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• Forsyth County youth baseball team reaches final at Cooperstown Dreams Park

  14-08-2026 13:54 via cbsnews.com
  
  Thirteen young baseball players from Forsyth County are celebrating a championship run at Cooperstown Dreams Park in New York.Midway Scout advanced through a field of 104 teams to reach the championship game during Week 8 of the tournament. The team won 10 of its 11 games and finished second.Most of the players have been teammates since they were 6 years old. Their Cooperstown experience included a parade, fireworks and activities for their families before competition began.After returning home,
  
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• Georgia heat advisory expands as temperatures approach 100

  14-08-2026 13:43 via cbsnews.com
  
  A heat advisory covers most of Georgia as feels-like temperatures could approach 110 degrees. Atlanta is expected to reach 96 Friday, with highs climbing to 98 Sunday and 99 Monday.
  
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• 5Church owner celebrates 10 years of success in Midtown Atlanta

  14-08-2026 13:31 via cbsnews.com
  
  The owner of 5Church worked his way up from washing dishes to running one of Midtown Atlanta’s longtime dining destinations. Ten years after opening, the Colony Square restaurant employs more than 100 people and supports Georgia farms through seasonal sourcing.
  
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• Usher gives college students hands-on experience on tour

  14-08-2026 13:28 via cbsnews.com
  
  Usher’s New Look foundation gives college students hands-on experience in audio production and other behind-the-scenes tour jobs. The program is also partnering with BET to expand entertainment industry training year-round.
  
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• Atlanta restaurants collect donations for Colombia earthquake victims

  14-08-2026 13:25 via cbsnews.com
  
  La Abuela restaurants across metro Atlanta are collecting flashlights, diapers, first-aid supplies, hygiene kits, blankets and other donations for Colombia earthquake victims. Donations will be accepted until 9 p.m. Friday.
  
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• Forsyth County youth baseball team reaches Cooperstown title game

  14-08-2026 13:22 via cbsnews.com
  
  Midway Scout, a Forsyth County 12U baseball team, won 10 of 11 games and finished second among 104 teams at Cooperstown Dreams Park. The players celebrated their championship run and years together with homemade awards.
  
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• Sports with Sam: Corky Kell Dave Hunter Classic highlights, Atlanta Hawks & Falcons update

  14-08-2026 05:32 via cbsnews.com
  
  Catch all the action from an electric 48 hours of top-tier Georgia high school football—big wins, intense rivalries, and a field transforming for the Falcons’ preseason opener. Sam Crenshaw reports from Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  
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• Southern drought eases, but extreme heat returns across the Southeast

  14-08-2026 05:24 via cbsnews.com
  
  Get a 360° look at your Next Weather forecast: Drought conditions have improved across much of the South, but heat advisories and warnings are back as a high-pressure system drives temperatures near 100°F. Sponsored by your local Chevy dealers.
  
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• Paulding County coroner opens inquest into Heather Turner's 2017 death

  14-08-2026 05:14 via cbsnews.com
  
  The sheriff's office closed Heather Turner's nearly nine-year death investigation as a suicide. Paulding County's coroner says unanswered questions remain and wants the decision before a jury.
  
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• Flock Safety rolls out changes amid backlash over police surveillance tech abuse

  14-08-2026 05:10 via cbsnews.com
  
  As the Atlanta-based surveillance company Flock Safety gets backlash and more Georgia officers are fired and arrested for misusing the surveillance network, Flock's CEO comes forward with an apology and newly announced changes. CBS News Atlanta's Emily McLeod reports on the ongoing debate.
  
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• Nearly a decade after Heather Turner's death, a Paulding County coroner opens an inquest into how she died: "This is a real person, and I want to be confident in my conclusions"

  14-08-2026 03:09 via cbsnews.com
  
  For nearly nine years, one word remained attached to the death of Heather Turner: undetermined.Then, earlier this year, the Paulding County Sheriff's Office said it finally had an answer.Now, the county's coroner is asking a jury to decide whether that answer should stand.Paulding County Coroner Lindsey Eberhart announced Thursday that she will convene a coroner's inquest into the 2017 death of Turner, a 35-year-old woman found with a gunshot wound inside the bathroom of her Dallas-area home.The
  
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• Nearly a decade after Heather Turner's death, a Paulding County coroner opens an inquest into how she died:"This is a real person, and I want to be confident in my conclusions"

  14-08-2026 03:03 via cbsnews.com
  
  For nearly nine years, one word remained attached to the death of Heather Turner: undetermined.Then, earlier this year, the Paulding County Sheriff's Office said it finally had an answer.Now, the county's coroner is asking a jury to decide whether that answer should stand.Paulding County Coroner Lindsey Eberhart announced Thursday that she will convene a coroner's inquest into the 2017 death of Turner, a 35-year-old woman found with a gunshot wound inside the bathroom of her Dallas-area home.The
  
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• Former Fulton commissioner Natalie Hall calls for data center transparency as county opposes tax breaks

  14-08-2026 01:36 via cbsnews.com
  
  The debate over the rapid growth of data centers in metro Atlanta is intensifying in Fulton County, where former Commissioner Natalie Hall is calling for greater transparency around the massive facilities' demands on water, electricity and public infrastructure.Hall, who previously represented District 4 on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, said Thursday that she supports the technology powering cloud computing and artificial intelligence but believes communities need more information ab
  
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• NEXT Weather Update: U.S. Drought Monitor says conditions are easing across the Southeast

  14-08-2026 00:25 via cbsnews.com
  
  Good news! Drought conditions are improving across the Southeast as Georgia hits heat indices between the 90s and 100s this week. The 7-day forecast shows little sign of rain or storms right now, but the heat will definitely take effect. Stay weather aware.
  
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• Gwinnett County man recalls moment he saved his roommates from burning home

  14-08-2026 00:08 via cbsnews.com
  
  Six people are alive today thanks to the swift actions of one of the roommates from the group who saved the others during a Gwinnett County house fire. Forty-six-year-old Christopher Hammond said he got off work around 3:15 a.m., made it to the gym, then returned home to the 700 block of Camp Perrin Road NE in Lawrenceville around 4:15 a.m., about an hour before investigators said firefighters were called about a house fire. Investigators said they believe the fire was intentionally set."It's a
  
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• Health Watch: Measles cases highest in 3 decades, hospitals push for upfront payments

  14-08-2026 00:04 via cbsnews.com
  
  Receiving healthcare may cost more upfront soon. As patient deductibles and out-of-pocket costs are on the rise, hospitals are exploring how to offset the cost by asking patients for more upfront. Then, measles cases have hit their highest in three decades as fewer people get vaccinated against the disease, and abdominal fat may be a higher indicator of cardiovascular disease as we explore easy ways to decrease your risks.
  
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• Georgia man rescues roommates from house fire

  14-08-2026 00:02 via cbsnews.com
  
  Six people are alive today thanks to the swift actions of one of a group of roommates who saved the others from a Gwinnett County house fire.
  
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• 6 arrested in DeKalb County traffic stop; suspected marijuana and $40,000 in cash seized, police say

  13-08-2026 23:54 via cbsnews.com
  
  A routine traffic stop conducted by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office on Aug. 4, 2026, led to the arrest of six individuals and the confiscation of over $40,000 in cash, along with a substantial amount of suspected marijuana valued at more than $2.8 million on the street.During the stop, deputies searched a van and discovered approximately 220 to 250 pounds of suspected marijuana inside the vehicle.The investigation extended to a local storage facility, where deputies executed a search warrant.
  
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• New Spelman College president talks school year, artificial intelligence in the classroom

  13-08-2026 23:48 via cbsnews.com
  
  Dr. Ayanna Howard took office as Spelman College's 12th president at the start of August and she has big plans for the Atlanta women's college.
  
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• Rev. Al Sharpton, Ben Crump use NABJ to call for federal action in Nolan Wells case

  13-08-2026 23:37 via cbsnews.com
  
  As the National Association of Black Journalists hosts its annual conference in Atlanta, civil rights activist and MS Now news host Al Sharpton, along with civil rights attorney Ben Crump, call for a federal review into the mysterious case that has captivated many journalists, investigators and everyday people.
  
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• Georgia farmers looking ahead to fall harvest after historic 11-month drought ends

  13-08-2026 23:34 via cbsnews.com
  
  A good amount of summer rain has finally lifted Georgia out of a severe drought, bringing long-awaited relief to local agricultural workers.For nearly a year, dry conditions heavily impacted farmers across the state, but the recent turn in the weather is giving growers in Chattahoochee Hills a reason to look forward to a promising fall harvest.The National Weather Service recently announced that Georgia's drought is officially over. "During 2025 and 2026, we had an 11-month period we were under
  
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• Georgia news update: New MARTA CEO, "smoky odor" forces Delta flight back to ATL, foster care funds

  13-08-2026 23:31 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia news update: An escaped inmate from the Fulton County Jail was caught and arrested; a "smoky odor" forces a Delta flight from Florida back to ATL; funding for foster care gets a closer look under the Gold Dome; and Johnathan Hunt has been named the new CEO of MARTA.
  
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• With drought done, Georgia farmers look forward to fall

  13-08-2026 23:26 via cbsnews.com
  
  For nearly a year, dry conditions​ heavily impacted farmers across the state, but the recent turn in the weather is giving growers a reason to look forward to fall.
  
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• Hartsfield-Jackson Airport introduces Oscar, new A.I. recycling tool

  13-08-2026 23:25 via cbsnews.com
  
  Meet Oscar! The Hartsfield-Jackson International Atlanta Airport introduces a new A.I. tool for properly disposing of trash versus recycling.
  
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• Flock Safety rolls out safety and accountability features following another Georgia officer arrest

  13-08-2026 23:21 via cbsnews.com
  
  In Paulding County, a former 911 director was fired and arrested for misusing Flock Safety cameras. Meanwhile, the company says it is rolling out new safety accountability features to help ensure its cameras are used only for law enforcement purposes.
  
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• Renowned Emory theology professor emeritus and former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea James T. Laney dies at 98

  13-08-2026 22:50 via cbsnews.com
  
  Renowned Emory professor emeritus James T. Laney died today at 98, the school announced.Laney joined Emory faculty in 1969 as a United Methodist minister and spent many years at Emory's Candler School of Theology. He also served as the college's 17th president. During his tenure, he strengthened the faculty, expanded enrollment, dramatically enlarged the theology library, and introduced innovative programs in theological education and ministry. Under his leadership, Candler grew substantially in
  
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