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• Overnight lane closures planned on Georgia 400 this week as express lanes project continues

  07-07-2026 17:10 via cbsnews.com
  
  Drivers who travel along Georgia 400 should plan for overnight delays this week as crews continue work on the State Route 400 Express Lanes project. As construction continues, the Georgia Department of Transportation announced a series of nightly single-lane closures on portions of Ga. 400 in Fulton and Forsyth counties.According to GDOT, the closures are scheduled to take place nightly from Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., weather permitting.The Ga. 400 o
  
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• Atlanta weather update: Quiet night ahead, heat wave builds out west

  08-07-2026 05:22 via cbsnews.com
  
  Tonight’s forecast brings a calm evening across metro Atlanta, while strong thunderstorms roll through the Mississippi Valley and two tornadoes hit Laramie, Wyoming. High pressure is keeping our weather steady, but a shift next week will bring scorching temperatures to the West, with Dallas expected to see multiple days over 100°F. Atlanta remains near normal with low to mid-90s and a chance for rain increasing over the weekend. Get your full 360° weather outlook and stay ahead of
  
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• DeKalb County delays vote on pet store sales ban aimed at ending puppy mill supply

  08-07-2026 05:20 via cbsnews.com
  
  A proposed ordinance that would prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores has been put on hold while lawmakers ensure the correct version of the legislation moves forward."Please don't, please don't support puppy mill dogs. There are so many dogs in shelters that need homes and rescues right now and in foster homes that desperately need a home," said Bethany Hadelman, a volunteer with LifeLine Animal Project in DeKalb County.Supporters of the proposal said the measure wou
  
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• DeKalb County debates ban on retail pet sales: Could a new law help shelter animals?

  08-07-2026 05:07 via cbsnews.com
  
  DeKalb County is considering a new ordinance that would ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores—a move supporters say would help stop the flow of animals from puppy mills and encourage more people to adopt from shelters. The commission delayed a key vote, but the debate is far from over. Hear from shelter volunteers and county leaders about why this issue matters, and learn how you can get involved.
  
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• Fulton County celebrates court victory after judge quashes DOJ subpoena for 2020 election workers' personal data

  08-07-2026 04:43 via cbsnews.com
  
  Fulton County's legal team is celebrating a major courtroom victory after a federal judge blocked the U.S. Department of Justice from obtaining the personal information of thousands of election workers who helped administer Georgia's closely watched 2020 election.In a statement released Tuesday, county officials praised the ruling, calling it an important victory for election workers and the integrity of Georgia's election system.The decision stems from the Justice Department's effort to enforce
  
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• Alpharetta ranked among America's best small cities for careers, new study finds

  08-07-2026 04:14 via cbsnews.com
  
  The city of Alpharetta is gaining national attention after a new study ranked it among the best small U.S. cities for career opportunities.Mayor Jim Gilvin said the city's current success is the result of decades of planning, investment and leadership, while maintaining the character that residents value."This area right there was a rundown 1950s shopping center," Gilvin said, pointing toward downtown Alpharetta. "It was a really dead downtown for the most part. We never wanted to lose the South
  
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• DeKalb County police-involved shooting leaves suspect dead after armed robbery investigation

  08-07-2026 04:00 via cbsnews.com
  
  DeKalb County Police are investigating after an officer-involved shooting occurred during an armed robbery investigation on the 3300 block of Rammel Way.According to police, one adult male was shot by officers and later died from his injuries while being transported to the hospital. No officers or other civilians were hurt in the incident.The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave, per department policy. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to handle the inves
  
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• 5 protestors arrested after disrupting Atlanta's Peachtree Road Race, police say

  08-07-2026 03:21 via cbsnews.com
  
  Five protesters were arrested after entering the route of the Peachtree Road Race and temporarily blocking a portion of the course during one of Atlanta's largest Fourth of July events, according to the Atlanta Police Department.  Police said the demonstrators entered the race route and blocked part of the roadway while using what officers described as the "sleeping dragon" maneuver, a protest tactic intended to make it more difficult for authorities to remove participants."All five individ
  
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• Atlanta police investigating deadly triple shooting after 16-year-old found dead near Washington Street SW

  08-07-2026 02:05 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that left a teenager dead and two other people injured over the Fourth of July weekend.According to police, officers responded around 10:07 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a person shot near the 999 block of Washington Street SW.When officers arrived, they found a 27-year-old man and a 26-year-old man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Police said both victims were alert, conscious and breathing when first responders arrived. They were taken for medi
  
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• Gunman in double shooting that killed 13-year-old arrested in metro Atlanta, deputies say

  08-07-2026 01:52 via cbsnews.com
  
  Investigators say they have arrested a suspect in the deadly double shooting of a 13-year-old boy and an adult at a DeKalb County home.The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has confirmed with CBS News Atlanta that 21-year-old Keyshun Webb was taken into custody in Hampton, Georgia, on Tuesday.Authorities say the deadly shooting happened on the morning of July 2 at a home on Rockcliff Road.According to officials, a gunman or group of gunmen fired shots into the home, killing 45-year-old Chauncey New
  
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• Argentina's dramatic comeback unites Atlanta's global soccer fans at World Cup

  08-07-2026 01:46 via cbsnews.com
  
  Tuesday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Argentina rallied from behind to stun Egypt with a 3-2 comeback in the FIFA 2026 World Cup.The match had everything: an upset, a comeback, and an electric atmosphere.For the thousands of soccer fans who moved to Atlanta from elsewhere in the world, it was a chance to feel connected to the places they left behind.Inside several Hispanic and Middle Eastern metro Atlanta restaurants, flags, jerseys, and chants filled the room as Egypt took on Argentina.A
  
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• Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County

  08-07-2026 00:45 via cbsnews.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.The Justice Department in April served a grand jury subpoena seeking the names and personal contact information of county employees and volunteer poll workers. President Donald Trump has long claimed without evidence that widespread voter fraud in Georgia's most populous county, a Democratic stronghold
  
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• Atlanta ranks No. 1 in U.S. for debt collection calls, new study finds

  08-07-2026 00:23 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta residents are receiving debt collection calls at a higher rate than any other major metro area in the country, according to a new study analyzing Federal Trade Commission complaint data. Here's how you can protect yourself.
  
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• Alpharetta named best small city in the country for a big career by study

  08-07-2026 00:12 via cbsnews.com
  
  A recent study ranked Alpharetta, Georgia as the best small city in the United States for building a career.
  
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• Argentina and Egypt fans united in World Cup fandom in metro Atlanta

  08-07-2026 00:06 via cbsnews.com
  
  For the thousands of soccer fans who moved to Atlanta from elsewhere in the world, it was a chance to feel connected to the places they left behind.
  
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• 5 injured after police chase ends in crash with MARTA bus in northwest Atlanta, officials say

  08-07-2026 00:04 via cbsnews.com
  
  A police pursuit ended in a crash involving a MARTA bus at the intersection of Hightower Road and Etheridge Drive in Northwest Atlanta at approximately 3:58 p.m. on Tuesday.MARTA officials reported that 10 people were on board the bus at the time of the crash. Five individuals, including the bus operator, sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.The remaining passengers were transferred to another MARTA bus and continued on to their destination.No information abo
  
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• Slim rain risk not keeping temperatures down across metro Atlanta

  07-07-2026 23:55 via cbsnews.com
  
  The heat is sticking around Georgia and metro Atlanta for the rest of the workweek with the chance of rain not cooling anything off anytime soon.
  
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• Argentina fans at Decatur watch party excited about World Cup comeback

  07-07-2026 23:41 via cbsnews.com
  
  In another thrilling day of soccer in Atlanta, Argentina came from behind to secure a victory against Egypt in their World Cup match. CBS News Atlanta's Sam Crenshaw was at a watch party in Decatur to talk with a young fan about what it was like watching the last-minute turnaround.
  
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• Millions meant for National Parks used to renovate DC ahead of America 250

  07-07-2026 23:35 via cbsnews.com
  
  As President Trump prioritizes renovations in the nation’s capital, millions in national park fees are being diverted from urgent repairs at places like Shenandoah National Park. CBS’s Caitlin Huey-Burns investigates the impact on America’s "crown jewels" and what’s at stake for the future of our public lands.
  
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• Trending on CBS News app: Atlanta crime updates, hospital funding, & blueberry recall

  07-07-2026 23:25 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta police investigate a deadly 4th of July shooting and a separate homicide near King Memorial MARTA station, city leaders push for a new hospital, and a popular brand of blueberries is recalled for possible E. coli contamination.
  
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• Episcopal Church of Saint Peter hosts "Hope for the Hungry" food giveaway in Marietta

  07-07-2026 23:19 via cbsnews.com
  
  Many in metro Atlanta struggling with food insecurity received a boost today as the Episcopal Church of Saint Peter hosted its "Hope for the Hungry" food giveaway in Marietta, distributing boxes of groceries and essentials to those in need.
  
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• Judge blocks DOJ request for Fulton County election worker info; Sandy Springs house fire

  07-07-2026 23:16 via cbsnews.com
  
  A federal judge has ruled against the Justice Department’s attempt to obtain the names and contact details of 2020 Fulton County election workers, siding with county officials who argued the move could put workers at risk. And in Sandy Springs fire fighters release video of them battling a harrowing house fire.
  
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• Artificial intelligence aims to improve metro Atlanta's 911 response

  07-07-2026 23:12 via cbsnews.com
  
  RapidSOS is being used by 911 centers in the metro Atlanta area, and its objective is to cut response times by changing how the public communicates with 911 operators and, in turn, how they dispatch help to those in need.
  
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• New McDonough bus route boosts access for all

  07-07-2026 23:08 via cbsnews.com
  
  A new option for McDonough neighbors is now available. The new route will connect downtown McDonough, Piedmont Henry Hospital and Stockbridge.
  
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• Waffle House lawsuit: Employees seek refunds over tobacco health insurance fees

  07-07-2026 22:28 via cbsnews.com
  
  If you work at Waffle House and use tobacco products, you may have been paying an extra fee for health insurance that a new federal lawsuit alleges violated federal law. A Georgia woman wants that money back for herself and thousands of others.A former Waffle House server named Corkeitha Hicks filed a class action lawsuit against the Norcross, Georgia-based restaurant chain, accusing the company of illegally charging tobacco-using employees an extra $92 per month, or $1,104 per year, to maintain
  
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• Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County

  07-07-2026 22:00 via cbsnews.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.The Justice Department in April obtained a grand jury subpoena seeking the names and personal contact information of county employees and volunteer poll workers. President Donald Trump has long claimed without evidence that widespread voter fraud in Georgia's most populous county, a Democratic strongho
  
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• Cherokee County veterans receive donated vehicles, gaining a new sense of independence

  07-07-2026 21:48 via cbsnews.com
  
  For many Americans, Independence Day is marked by fireworks, flags, and parades. For one Cherokee County veteran, the holiday brought something far more personal: a set of car keys.U.S. Army veteran Jay Phillips, along with three other veterans, received a donated vehicle from the American Legion Post 45 in Canton, thanks to a partnership between Christian Brothers Automotive, the American Legion and the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program.For Phillips, the vehicle represents much more tha
  
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• DOJ rejects attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County: "will chill participation by election workers"

  07-07-2026 21:46 via cbsnews.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.The Justice Department in April obtained a grand jury subpoena seeking the names and personal contact information of county employees and volunteer poll workers. President Donald Trump has long claimed without evidence that widespread voter fraud in Georgia's most populous county, a Democratic strongho
  
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• Lionel Messi leads Argentina's comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach World Cup quarterfinals in Atlanta

  07-07-2026 21:24 via cbsnews.com
  
  Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year's World Cup.The Argentina great scored another goal — his eighth of the tournament — and led his team to an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt on Tuesday despite trailing by two with only 11 minutes of regulation time to play.The defending champions will next face either Switzerland or Colombia in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri.Lionel Messi leads Argentina's late comebackMessi, who was in tears after the final whistle,
  
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• Waffle House lawsuit: Employees seek refunds over alleged illegal tobacco health insurance surcharge

  07-07-2026 20:50 via cbsnews.com
  
  If you work at Waffle House and use tobacco products, you may have been paying an extra fee for health insurance that a new federal lawsuit alleges violated federal law. A Georgia woman wants that money back for herself and thousands of others.A former Waffle House server named Corkeitha Hicks filed a class action lawsuit against the Norcross, Georgia-based restaurant chain, accusing the company of illegally charging tobacco-using employees an extra $92 per month, or $1,104 per year, to maintain
  
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