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• New "A Different World" series holds deep connection to Atlanta HBCUs

  30-09-2026 13:35 via cbsnews.com
  
  It's been three decades since the show "A Different World" ended. Now a new generation is heading to the fictional HBCU Hillman College. The new Netflix series was filmed on Atlanta HBCU campuses in the Atlanta University Center. Actress Jasmine Guy is back as Whitley Gilbert. She's now a mother watching her youngest child leave for college."I'm loving revisiting our roles from the original show, but also the interaction with our new Hillman class, the freshman class," Guy said.For Guy, the new
  
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• Thousands of noncitizens in Georgia expected to lose Medicaid benefits due to One Big Beautiful Bill changes

  02-10-2026 00:52 via cbsnews.com
  
  Beginning Thursday, thousands of immigrants living legally in communities across Atlanta may lose health benefits due to reductions required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. President Trump signed it into law on July 4, 2025. States will no longer receive full matching funds for Medicaid and CHIP coverage, also known as the Children's Health Insurance Program or PeachCare for Kids, as it's known in Georgia.The cuts may heavily impact people, including refugees of war, asylees escaping persecut
  
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• Atlanta library dares visitors to "Read Fearlessly" in new campaign

  02-10-2026 00:30 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Kirkwood Library's "Read Fearlessly" encourages readers to go beyond their comfort zone and try new genres or authors.
  
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• Gwinnett County honors Jimmy Carter Day with special storytime

  02-10-2026 00:19 via cbsnews.com
  
  Thursday would have been former President Jimmy Carter's 102nd birthday, and communities across Georgia are celebrating his life and legacy. In Gwinnett County, a special storytime was hosted exploring Carter's life and themes of friendship, community building and helping others.
  
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• Fashion takes center stage to support St. Jude

  02-10-2026 00:02 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Runway for a Cause brought together designers, models, and fashion lovers all in support for the mission of St. Jude Research Hospital.
  
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• Dirt and Glitter Plant Show brings drag, flora, and sparkle to Atlantic Station

  01-10-2026 23:55 via cbsnews.com
  
  An upcoming plant festival is putting a shimmering twist on a traditional plant show by bringing together rare flora, drag performers, and an emphasis on inclusion.The inaugural Dirt & Glitter Plant Show is heading to Atlantic Station for a three-day celebration rooted in diversity and community. Founder Steven Crafton says the goal of the event is simple: unite two vibrant worlds."A mixture of the plant community and the queer community together and really bringing together dirt and glitter
  
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• Possible heavy rain and flooding threats coming to Georgia this weekend

  01-10-2026 23:54 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Next Weather Alert has been issued for Saturday and Sunday because of the potential for heavy rain and isolated flooding across north Georgia.
  
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• Drag meets horticulture in special Atlanta plant festival

  01-10-2026 23:50 via cbsnews.com
  
  An upcoming plant festival is putting a shimmering twist on a traditional plant show by bringing together rare flora, drag performers, and an emphasis on inclusion.
  
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• Exercise can reduce cognitive decline in breast cancer patients

  01-10-2026 23:44 via cbsnews.com
  
  Many breast cancer survivors report brain fog and problems with attention and memory, but physical activity could help, according to new research.
  
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• Exercise an reduce cognitive decline in breast cancer patients

  01-10-2026 23:44 via cbsnews.com
  
  Many breast cancer survivors report brain fog and problems with attention and memory, but physical activity could help, according to new research.
  
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• Tennessee pausing capital punishments after botched lethal injection

  01-10-2026 23:27 via cbsnews.com
  
  Tennessee canceled its remaining scheduled execution this year after Christa Pike, the only woman on its death row, survived two doses of a botched lethal injection.
  
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• President Trump hits campaign trail ahead of midterms

  01-10-2026 23:26 via cbsnews.com
  
  With less than five weeks before the midterm elections and with polling numbers showing low support, President Trump is hitting the campaign trail to rally voters in pivotal races.
  
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• Georgia firefighter resigns after alleged antisemitic comments investigation

  01-10-2026 23:23 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Cobb County firefighter has chosen to resign instead of being fired after an investigation into allegations of antisemitic comments while on duty, officials say.
  
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• Thousands in Georgia losing Medicaid coverage due to federal cuts

  01-10-2026 23:18 via cbsnews.com
  
  Starting today, thousands of people in metro Atlanta may lose their federal health benefits, and the cuts are expected to impact refugees of war, people escaping persecution, and victims of sex trafficking.
  
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• Braves take on Phillies for decisive Wild Card Game 3

  01-10-2026 23:05 via cbsnews.com
  
  With the National League Wild Card Series tied, it's win or the season is over for the Atlanta Braves. CBS News Atlanta was at Truist Park to talk with plans and previous all the excitement of Thursday's game.
  
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• Conyers parents charged with murder in 2-year-old daughter's death, police say

  01-10-2026 21:38 via cbsnews.com
  
  Police in Conyers have charged two parents with murder in connection with the death of their 2-year-old daughter in May.Authorities say on May 3, officers were called to a home in Conyers after receiving a report of an unresponsive child. The girl, identified as 2-year-old Nevaeh Wynn, was rushed to Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.Investigators say a search warrant of the home led officers to discover used nitrous oxide canisters and an empty container of kratom capsule
  
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• Alleged Cornell gang rape victim said "I had so much ketamine, my eyes were crossed, and you still had sex with me," Title IX investigation transcripts show

  01-10-2026 21:07 via cbsnews.com
  
  CBS News New York has been combing through records that take us inside Cornell University's Title IX investigation into an alleged gang rape at a fraternity. The records offer a closer look at how Jane Doe described what she says happened to her that night and in the days that followed, as well as how people around her remembered it. The records include interviews with Doe, six of the seven men named in Doe's bombshell civil lawsuit, and 20 witnesses. Some of the information
  
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• Heavy rain could bring flash flooding to metro Atlanta and north Georgia this weekend

  01-10-2026 20:52 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Next Weather Alert has been issued for Saturday and Sunday because of the potential for heavy rain and isolated flooding across north Georgia. The weather could disrupt weekend outdoor plans.CBS News Atlanta Flash flood watches and warnings may be issued, especially Sunday. A slight risk of excessive rainfall, rated Level 2 of 4, begins Saturday and continues into Sunday.CBS News Atlanta The main threat will be heavy rain beginning Friday afternoon and lasting through Sunday. Most areas could
  
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• Transgender Georgia high school student calls for change to who can run for homecoming queen

  01-10-2026 19:29 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Clayton County high school student has started a petition attempting to change the rules about who can run for homecoming queen.Riley Williams, a transgender teen who attends Clayton County's Charles R. Drew High School, writes in the Change.org petition that she was barred from running for the homecoming position due to state policy, which she says "enforces traditional gender roles on students.""The policy in question requires students to run for homecoming court positions based strictly on
  
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• Moisture manifesting as mugginess across Georgia

  01-10-2026 18:53 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia is bracing for a massive cold front expected to hit the state over the weekend, bringing the risks of serious storms. Until then, the state is dealing with mugginess and sunshine that's making it feel like summer never left.
  
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• Cobb County firefighter resigns after investigation into alleged antisemitic comments at work

  01-10-2026 18:29 via cbsnews.com
  
  An investigation into allegations of antisemitic comments at work has ended with a Cobb County firefighter resigning, officials say.In a statement to CBS News Atlanta, Cobb County Fire Chief Dr. Michael Cunningham said that crew members brought the comments to leadership's attention and they quickly started the investigation.Based on what they learned, Cunningham said his command staff recommended the firefighter be terminated. After a meeting with the chief, the firefighter chose to resign inst
  
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• Former Southern Company CEO Thomas A. Fanning approved as next University System of Georgia chancellor

  01-10-2026 18:06 via cbsnews.com
  
  Thomas A. Fanning, the retired head of Southern Company, has been named the next chancellor of the University System of Georgia.On Thursday, the USG Board of Regents approved Fanning's appointment, meaning that he will lead the state's public university system, which has 25 public colleges and universities, more than 50,000 faculty and staff, and over 382,000 students. He had previously been named the sole finalist for the role in September.Fanning will succeed Chancellor and former Georgia Gov.
  
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• Metro Atlanta massage parlor bust leads to 6 arrests, 9 possible trafficking victims found

  01-10-2026 17:50 via cbsnews.com
  
  A months-long investigation into massage businesses across metro Atlanta has led to six arrests, the discovery of nine possible human trafficking victims and the seizure of more than $400,000, according to the Peachtree City Police Department.About 100 officers from federal, state and local agencies searched nine locations at the same time on Sept. 29. Peachtree City Police said the investigation involved Oak and Stone Massage in Peachtree City, Serene Spa and Healing Massage in Tyrone, and Ivy
  
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• Fired Gwinnett County deputy facing new sex crime charges after arrest in separate case, sheriff says

  01-10-2026 17:47 via cbsnews.com
  
  A former Gwinnett County deputy previously charged with child molestation is facing additional sex crime charges in connection with another investigation, this time out of Butts County, authorities say.In a Facebook post, the Butts County Sheriff's Office announced that Rylee Conner Willis was arrested during the execution of a search warrant at a home on the 800 block of B. Dean Patrick Road on Sept. 15.While details about the investigation remain limited, authorities said that it involved the
  
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• Mosquitoes in Roswell park test positive for West Nile virus again, treatments underway

  01-10-2026 17:27 via cbsnews.com
  
  The city of Roswell says mosquitoes trapped at one of the area's parks have once again tested positive for West Nile virus.In a post on Facebook, Roswell officials say the virus was confirmed in mosquitoes trapped at Roswell Area Park. Mosquitoes at the park had previously tested positive in early September.Authorities say the Fulton County Board of Public Health worked with its mosquito control contractor, Vector Disease Control International, to treat the park on Tuesday and Wednesday night.&n
  
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• Rick Ross arrested after woman accuses rapper of strangling, hitting her at Miami Beach home

  01-10-2026 17:13 via cbsnews.com
  
  Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday in connection with a domestic violence incident at his Star Island mansion, where a woman accused him of repeatedly striking her and restricting her breathing during an altercation in August, according to Miami Beach police.Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts II, voluntarily surrendered to detectives at Miami Beach Police headquarters Thursday before being taken into custody, police said. He was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctio
  
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• Rapper Rick Ross arrested in Miami Beach on felony battery by strangulation charge

  01-10-2026 16:29 via cbsnews.com
  
  Rapper Rick Ross was arrested by Miami Beach police early Thursday on domestic violence charges, including felony battery by strangulation, according to Miami-Dade jail and court records.Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 6:10 a.m. this Thursday.The 50-year-old rapper faces one felony count of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanor count of battery. Both charges are listed as involving domestic violence.Ross'
  
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• Person of interest located after man shot in head, killed in Atlanta, police say

  01-10-2026 15:20 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta police have located a person of interest after a man was shot and killed early Thursday morning, following what investigators described as an ongoing dispute.Officers responded to a report of a person shot at 3720 Zip Industrial Boulevard around 1:30 a.m., Atlanta police Lt. Christopher Butler said.They found a 26-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he died despite efforts to save him, Butler said.Detectives believe the victim and
  
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• Atlanta Beltline reaches major milestone in plan to complete trail loop by 2030

  01-10-2026 15:07 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Atlanta Beltline now has the land rights needed to build its entire 22-mile mainline trail. Atlanta Beltline Inc. announced Thursday that it has finished assembling the property and agreements required to connect more than 45 neighborhoods along the trail.The work took more than 20 years and involved nearly 200 closings totaling more than $200 million, according to the organization. The Beltline acquired about 90 properties and secured 230 easements across more than 270 acres."This is a
  
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• Atlanta Horror Film Festival returns for 20th year with films, parties and bar crawl

  01-10-2026 14:07 via cbsnews.com
  
  The 20th Annual Atlanta Horror Film Festival begins Thursday, Oct. 1st and runs through Oct. 4th.The festival will be screening 96 films over four days. Festivalgoers can meet the people involved in making the movies. Parties and mixers will be held every night. There will be a Horror Crawl, which is a Halloween-themed bar crawl through Little Five Points.This is the festival's first time being located in the Little Five Points neighborhood.The screenings will be located at the 7 Stages Theater.
  
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