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• Lindsay Clancy mistrial declaration on hold as SJC hears emergency appeal

  04-09-2026 20:00 via cbsnews.com
  
  A judge indicated the Lindsay Clancy murder trial would end in a mistrial Friday, then granted the defense an emergency delay in order to make a plea to the state's highest court.Follow: Live updates from courtJurors sent a note Friday morning indicating for the third time that they were deadlocked. "It is with a heavy heart that we report we are unable to come to a unanimous decision," the note read.After hearing from both attorneys, Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan said he w
  
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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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• Atlanta officials considering Parking Bill of Rights

  04-09-2026 23:12 via cbsnews.com
  
  Parking in Atlanta can sometimes come with more than just the cost of a space, but officials are hoping a new ordinance can help.
  
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• New measles cases associated with metro Atlanta day care outbreak confirmed, health officials say

  04-09-2026 21:55 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia health officials have confirmed additional measles cases connected to an outbreak of the virus connected with a metro Atlanta day care.On Friday, the Fulton County Department of Health announced that state officials have confirmed three additional cases associated with the outbreak, which brings the number of cases up to eight.Details about the outbreak remain limited, but Fulton County officials say it "is associated with a daycare setting in the metro Atlanta area" and that the childre
  
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• Dead bat found inside Snellville home tests positive for rabies

  04-09-2026 21:03 via cbsnews.com
  
  Health officials are warning Gwinnett County residents to protect themselves and their pets after a dead bat found inside a Snellville home tested positive for rabies.The bat was discovered on Aug. 28 at a residence near Stockton Walk Lane, according to Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement and GNR Public Health. Officials did not say whether anyone was exposed to the bat.Rabies can spread to people and pets through bites or scratches from infected animals, including bats and foxes. Hea
  
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• Georgia officer explains why he shot beloved donkey HeeHaw during search for missing girl

  04-09-2026 20:47 via cbsnews.com
  
  A newly released police report provides the first detailed account from the Cedartown officer who shot and killed HeeHaw, a bottle-raised donkey, while helping search for a missing 12-year-old girl in Polk County.Officer Trenton Garner wrote that he fired one shot after the donkey charged toward officers and an attempt to scare it away with a Taser did not work, according to the Cedartown Police Department incident report. Garner has been placed on administrative leave while the Georgia Departme
  
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• Lindsay Clancy mistrial declared after higher court denies emergency appeal over one juror's behavior

  04-09-2026 20:32 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Lindsay Clancy murder trial ended in a mistrial Friday afternoon, after jurors announced for a third time that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. It capped a day in court filled with turmoil and arguments over one juror's behavior during deliberations.Follow:  live updates from court"It is with a heavy heart that we report we are unable to come to a unanimous decision," the jury's note to the judge read.The 12 jurors deliberated for more than 36 hours over the course of seve
  
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• 2 students facing criminal charges for bringing firearm to Cobb County high school, officials say

  04-09-2026 19:28 via cbsnews.com
  
  Two Cobb County students are in custody after officials say they brought a firearm to a high school.A district spokesperson confirmed to CBS News Atlanta that the incident happened on Thursday at Wheeler High School.According to the spokesperson, both students face criminal charges. Authorities did not identify the students, explain how the firearm was found, or detail the specific charges."Keeping our schools and students safe remains our number one priority, and we ask students and parents to
  
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• Judge indicates mistrial in Lindsay Clancy trial, then approves emergency delay

  04-09-2026 19:14 via cbsnews.com
  
  A judge indicated the Lindsay Clancy murder trial would end in a mistrial Friday, then granted the defense a one-hour delay in order to make a plea to the state's highest court.Follow: Live updates from courtJurors sent a note Friday morning indicating for the third time that they were deadlocked. Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan told attorneys he was declaring a mistrial.Moments before jurors entered the courtroom for the formal mistrial declaration, defense attorney Kevin Re
  
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• Delta to match $1,000 Trump Account deposits for eligible employees' children

  04-09-2026 19:10 via cbsnews.com
  
  Delta Air Lines employees with eligible young children could receive another $1,000 to help build their children's savings.The Atlanta-based airline announced it will match the federal government's one-time $1,000 contribution to Trump Accounts opened for eligible employees' children. Delta did not say when it will begin making the deposits or how many children may qualify.Trump Accounts are tax-deferred investment accounts created under the tax and spending law President Donald Trump
  
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• Heat advisory issued for nearly all of North Georgia ahead of Labor Day activities

  04-09-2026 19:04 via cbsnews.com
  
  A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect as dangerous heat threatens outdoor events across metro Atlanta and North Georgia through Saturday.
  
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• Atlanta coffee shop Larakin keeps it simple with no fancy syrups and no tipping

  04-09-2026 18:53 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Midtown coffee shop that skips fancy syrups and tipping is the latest stop on CBS News Atlanta's Morning Menu.Larakin is a patio coffee shop near the entrance to Piedmont Park."The cappuccino here is so good that I now always have a cappuccino first thing in the morning," said Caroline Fredericks, who lives nearby.Since Larakin opened in 2022, it has become part of Fredericks' routine."There are regulars who come every morning, there are people who come every time they're visiting Atlanta, and
  
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• Man accused of setting Cobb County Flock cameras on fire taken into custody, deputies say

  04-09-2026 18:44 via cbsnews.com
  
  A 25-year-old man accused of setting fire to multiple Flock cameras in Cobb County has been arrested, officials say.Colby Williams is charged with four counts of third-degree arson, four counts of second-degree criminal damage to property, interference with government property, and reckless conduct.According to the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to multiple fires where Flock cameras were damaged on Aug. 1.Detectives were able to identify Williams as the suspect responsible for
  
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• South Fulton Police Department mourning death of beloved officer: "She was family"

  04-09-2026 18:18 via cbsnews.com
  
  The City of South Fulton Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own.The police department announced on Facebook that Officer Danielle McClendon had died.Officials said that the loss of McClendon has been felt deeply in the department, which will not be the same without her."Danielle was more than an officer and colleague, she was family. The bonds formed in this profession are unlike those of an ordinary job," the police department wrote. "We spend countless hours together, depend
  
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• Inmate who escaped while working at Douglas County Sheriff's Office car wash back in custody

  04-09-2026 18:02 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Douglas County inmate who went on the run after escaping while working at a car wash is back in custody.According to authorities, Isaac Giovanni Kindle was assigned to work at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office car wash on Thursday morning, but left in a sedan driven by a woman.The driver was later stopped and taken into custody in Cobb County, however, officials say Kindle was no longer with her.On Thursday afternoon, the sheriff's office shared video on Facebook showing deputies escorting K
  
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• Atlanta Labor Day weekend weather: Dangerous heat threatens Dragon Con, Black Pride and Georgia football

  04-09-2026 17:55 via cbsnews.com
  
  A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect as dangerous heat threatens outdoor events across metro Atlanta and North Georgia through Saturday.Heat advisories now cover nearly all of North Georgia, including metro Atlanta, until 8 p.m. Saturday. High temperatures in the mid-90s, combined with increasing humidity, could push the heat index as high as 106 degrees.The Labor Day weekend will bring plenty of events to metro Atlanta and North Georgia, but the heat will be the biggest weather story before rain c
  
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• Judge indicates mistrial in Lindsay Clancy trial, then approves 1-hour delay

  04-09-2026 17:41 via cbsnews.com
  
  A judge indicated the Lindsay Clancy murder trial would end in a mistrial Friday, then granted the defense a one-hour delay in order to make a plea to the state's highest court.Follow:  live updates from courtJurors sent a note Friday morning indicating for the third time that they were deadlocked. Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan told attorneys he was declaring a mistrial.Defense attorney Kevin Reddington then asked for time to make an emergency motion to the state's Supreme
  
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• Georgia Tech graduate, cancer survivor gets chance to test robotic surgery system that saved his life

  04-09-2026 17:40 via cbsnews.com
  
  Jonathan Sculley was blown away when he got to get up close and personal with the robotic surgery system that saved his life.  "I've never even seen anything like this before," Sculley said. "It's quite easy to use, actually. It's quite intuitive."  It's called the Intuitive da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system, technology that helps doctors perform surgeries with precision in a less invasive way using cameras and robot arms. Intuitive, the developer, says it leads to faster recovery tim
  
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• Georgia Tech graduate tests technology used to remove his lung cancer

  04-09-2026 17:28 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Intuitive da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system helps doctors perform surgeries with precision in a less invasive way using cameras and robot arms. Georgia Tech graduate Jonathan Sculley says that it saved his life.
  
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• Georgia Tech’s comeback falls short against Colorado

  04-09-2026 17:04 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia Tech’s comeback attempt ended when Colorado blocked a potential game-winning field goal, handing the Yellow Jackets a 14-13 season-opening loss. Coach Brent Key said Georgia Tech did not play well enough but remains confident in the team. The Yellow Jackets will host Tennessee next.
  
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• 5 students hospitalized after vehicle crashes into DeKalb County school bus

  04-09-2026 16:56 via cbsnews.com
  
  Five Lakeside High School students were taken to hospitals Friday morning after a passenger vehicle ran a red light and struck their school bus, district officials said.The crash happened around 8:48 a.m. at Fisher Trail and Briarcliff Road, according to a message from the DeKalb County School District.The bus was carrying 30 students at the time. District officials said no serious injuries were reported, but five students were taken to nearby hospitals for further observation.The remaining stud
  
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• Lindsay Clancy trial jury might be close to a verdict or a mistrial, depending on holdout juror

  04-09-2026 16:50 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Friday in Massachusetts as jurors returned for a seventh day of deliberations following a stunning turn of events.The jury is split 11-to-1 after discussing the case for more than 36 hours. Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington is assuming the split is in favor of acquittal. The one holdout is allegedly not following the judge's orders on reasonable doubt.Motion to further question holdout juror deniedPlymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan held a hear
  
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• FAA awards Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport $100 million for safety and infrastructure projects

  04-09-2026 16:14 via cbsnews.com
  
  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is getting $100 million in federal funding for major improvements to its runways, taxiways and terminals.The Federal Aviation Administration announced the grant as part of a $481 million investment in airport infrastructure and safety projects across the country.Atlanta's airport will use the money for runway, taxiway and terminal reconstruction, along with improvements to runway safety areas, according to the FAA.A Delta plane near an air traffic
  
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